Noem Doubles Down on Self-Defense Claim in Minneapolis Shooting

By David Collins, AP News

In an unrelated news conference in New York, she said that while there would be an investigation into the officer’s use of force, she believed he followed his training and the shooting was justified. She again called the incident “domestic terrorism.”

“This vehicle was used to hit this officer,” Noem said. “It was used as a weapon, and the officer feels as though his life was in jeopardy. It was used to perpetuate a violent act, and this officer took action to protect himself and to protect his fellow law enforcement officers.

Noem also said that law enforcement authorities in Minnesota have not been shut out of the probe into the shooting.

“They don’t have any jurisdiction in this investigation,” she said.

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