Monday morning witnessed a significant police presence congregating outside a Target store in the Twin Cities area.
Via social media, Woodbury city officials urged the public to avoid Valley Creek Plaza, situated off Valley Creek Drive, just east of Interstate 494.
Residents in the vicinity received an alert advising them to remain indoors due to ongoing law enforcement activity.
Aerial footage captured at the location showcases a SWAT vehicle alongside other Woodbury police squad cars within the parking lot, accompanied by numerous law enforcement personnel encircling the store.
A perimeter has been established around the parking lot with police tape, delineating the area of focus.
