Suspect’s Gun Discharges During Stolen Vehicle Call In Hermantown

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown police are investigating an incident in which a gun was fired.

It happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of Walmart. Officers located a stolen vehicle there.

Police said a 42-year-old man from Silver Bay left Walmart and got inside the vehicle.

As police approached, a single round from a firearm discharged inside the vehicle, according to police.

Authorities said the suspect fired the weapon and the bullet grazed his head.

The man was taken to St. Luke’s for treatment.  A condition report was not released Wednesday.

Hermantown police said the man will face criminal charges of receiving stolen property.

No officers were hurt.