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BCA identifies man and deputies in St. Louis County force incident

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified a man who died during a July 15 incident in Normanna Township, along with the law enforcement officers who used force.

July 17, 2025

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BCA identifies man, officers involved in St. Paul force incident

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died during a July 11 use-of-force incident in St. Paul. According to the medical examiner, the man has been identified as Tevin Marcel Bellaphant, 32, of St. Paul.

July 15, 2025

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