Ongoing Threat in Appleton Involves Gunfire, 2 Suspects Barricaded Inside Car, Sheriff Says

Update: Two in custody after reported gunshots, standoff in Appleton, Minnesota

APPLETON — The Swift County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies were dispatched Friday morning to the city of Appleton on a report of gunshots. Two suspects are reported to be in custody and there is no longer a threat to the public. City buildings were closed and the hospital was on lockdown during the incident. The Sheriff’s Office said more information will be released later. 1:50 p.m. The Swift County Sheriff’s Office in a Facebook post rep…

Swift County Shots Fired: SWAT Responds, Buildings Lockdown.

The Swift County Sheriff's Office is confirming that multiple agencies are currently at the scene near Appleton, Minnesota following reports of two men firing shots from a potentially stolen vehicle.

Ongoing threat in Appleton involves gunfire, 2 suspects barricaded inside car, sheriff says

Law enforcement in Swift County, Minnesota, is urging the public to stay clear of a neighborhood in the town of Appleton Friday due to an "active situation" involving a SWAT team.

“Ongoing threat” leads to closure of Appleton city buildings, hospital lockdown, officials say

Law enforcement in Swift County, Minnesota, is urging the public to stay clear of a neighborhood in the town of Appleton Friday due to an “active situation” involving a SWAT team.

'Active situation' involving SWAT in western Minnesota

Officers from several law enforcement agencies are responding to an "active situation" in far western Minnesota.

Law enforcement responds to incident in western Minnesota

The Swift County Sheriff's Office says deputies are working with the Appleton Police Department after receiving reports of gunshots on Reuss Avenue.