Brent Patrick Ahlers
Brent Patrick Ahlers is a former security guard who was fired from St Catherine University, after first shooting himself, and then claiming he ws shot by a black intruder.[1] His hoax caused police to lock down the entire campus. Fifty-five police officers, four police dogs, and a state police surveillance aircraft, took part in the search.
Ahlers phoned 9-1-1 at approximately 9:30pm, on September 12, 2017.[1] He reported he was shot by an intruder wile patrolling a wooded part of the campus, that was normally deserted, at that time. Local police did not initially release a description of the shooer, but, after it was discovered that he had lied about being attacked, they acknowledged he had described the shooter as a black man wearing a blue sweatshirt.
Ahlers was arrested on September 13, 2017, and charged with lying to police -- a misdemeanor. The University fired him the following day, September 14, 2017.
The United Kingdom newspaper, The Independent quoted St Paul Police Department Sergeant [Mike Ernster]], on the impact Ahler's hoax had on students and the University's neighbors.
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The Twin Cities Pioneer Press quoted NAACP officials who were critical of Ahlers, for falsely blaming a black man for his wounding.[2] They reported that the NAACP officials were also critical of the University, for not taking more responsibility for their employee.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nick Woltmann, Josh Verges (2017-09-13). "St. Catherine guard shot himself, made up the gunman-on-campus story, police say". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. https://www.twincities.com/2017/09/13/st-catherine-resumes-classes-after-campus-shooting-offers-counseling/. Retrieved 2018-01-25. "That set off an extensive manhunt that lasted till midnight and included 55 officers, four dogs and a Minnesota State Patrol aircraft. No suspect was located nor was a physical description ever detailed."
- ↑ Sarah Horner, Squires (2017-09-14). "Fired St. Kate’s guard who police say shot himself is criticized for blaming black male". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. https://www.twincities.com/2017/09/14/st-kates-security-guard-who-authorities-say-shot-himself-is-criticized-for-initially-blaming-a-black-male/. Retrieved 2018-01-25. "The St. Paul NAACP and others are expressing outrage over a now-former St. Catherine University security guard who allegedly falsely claimed a black man had shot him."
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