The man who allegedly fired at four White Bear Lake police officers attempting to serve an arrest warrant Tuesday, striking and seriously injuring one of them, now stands charged with attempted murder and multiple assault counts.
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office charged Daniel Holmgren Jr., 33, with attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer and four counts of first-degree assault on a peace officer in connection with Tuesday's incident that led to an hourslong standoff.
The injured officer has not been named but is in stable condition after receiving emergency surgery for gunshot wounds to his leg, stomach and pelvis. Ramsey County Attorney Jon Choi sent his thoughts to the officer, his family and the White Bear Lake community in a statement released Thursday.
"This case is an urgent reminder that we need meaningful investments and improvement in the services available through civil commitments to protect the public when people are a danger to themselves and others," Choi's statement read.
According to the criminal complaint filed Thursday:
Four officers went to Holmgren's apartment Tuesday with a warrant to arrest him on a domestic assault charge. He had failed to appear in court and had previously threatened to shoot police officers.
The officers entered the apartment with a family member's permission and announced themselves to Holmgren. He was in his bedroom with the door closed. Police declared they had warrants for his arrest when Holmgren yelled at them.
Charges say he refused to come out and that he said he was ready to die.
