David Chanen
Reporter | Minneapolis Police
Phone: 612-673-4465
E-mail: dchanen@startribune.com
David Chanen covers the Minneapolis Police and public safety issues in the city.
Recent content from David Chanen
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Truck aimed for Minneapolis FBI, hits doctor office
A man with a shotgun by his side drove his pickup truck into a building he thought was the FBI headquarters in Minneapolis because he believed the agency had a computer device sending signals to his head and reading his thoughts.
Nov 20, 2009 -
Cops arrest two more in attacks posted on YouTube
Police are investigating random assaults that were filmed and posted on the Internet.
Nov 19, 2009 -
Stub & Herbs bar fails alcohol checks
U watering hole must close for three days by end of '09 for serving underage decoys.
Nov 13, 2009 -
Charges: Teen killed by man he was trying to rob
A 17-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed in south Minneapolis last weekend was killed by a man he was attempting to rob, according to charges filed Tuesday.
Nov 10, 2009 -
New unit in works to fight gangs and drugs
The FBI would oversee the task force, with participation by the BCA and St. Paul and Minneapolis police.
Oct 31, 2009 -
Packs of robbers ambush two bicyclists and two pedestrians
Packs of robbers ambushed two bicyclists and two pedestrians on dark south Minneapolis streets during an eight-hour crime spree this week, and authorities are hunting for at least six suspects.
Oct 30, 2009 -
Jury convicts Hopkins man in murder-for-hire plot
A Hopkins man was found guilty of hiring a friend to punch his pregnant girlfriend and kill the fetus. Friends and family were outraged.
Oct 30, 2009 -
Minneapolis retirees stage a pension protest
Retired cops and firefighters tried to meet with Minneapolis leaders over a suit that could reduce their benefits, but they were shut out. A ruling is expected next month.
Oct 30, 2009 -
March 27: St. Thomas student's death in Mexico ruled an accident
Josh Gunderson, a Stillwater graduate attending the University of St. Thomas, fell and hit his head while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta.
Oct 30, 2009 -
Was Somali man's slaying a payback for testifying?
A witness who identified a Somali gang member in a murder trial was killed Monday. Police are looking at motive.
Oct 28, 2009