MINNETONKA, Minn. – Newly released body camera footage unveils the intense shootout between Hennepin County deputies and an armed man, Clint Hoyhtya, 28, at a Minnetonka home, resulting in Hoyhtya’s death and injuries to law enforcement personnel.

Tense Moments Unfold

Deputies responded to a home on Crestwood Drive East in Minnetonka to apprehend Joshua Ramos but encountered Hoyhtya instead.

Exchange of Gunfire

As deputies knocked on the door, Hoyhtya, armed with an AR-15 rifle, engaged in gunfire. The footage, captured from various angles, depicts the swift escalation of events.

A Timeline of Events

Start of Video

Deputies encounter Hoyhtya at the door, where he confronts them aggressively, and a firearm is spotted inside.

3:20 Mark

Deputies observe Hoyhtya with a gun and instruct him to show his hands. Gunfire erupts, prompting deputies to take cover and call for backup.

10:40 Mark

Deputy Heihn is struck by gunfire while seeking cover. Another deputy assists him with a tourniquet as the exchange of shots continues.

20:25 Mark

Deputy McNamara’s perspective shows the intensity of the situation as he and his team regroup to confront Hoyhtya.

21:40 Mark

McNamara retrieves a rifle and engages in gunfire with Hoyhtya, despite sustaining injuries.

24:10 Mark

Hoyhtya, wearing body armor, is eventually incapacitated by law enforcement, ending the standoff.

Conclusion

The released body camera footage provides a harrowing insight into the dangers law enforcement officers face daily. The swift and coordinated response by deputies highlights their commitment to public safety amidst challenging circumstances.

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