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What happened after the Brooklyn Center chainsaw standoff?

What happened?

Still unclear

Damon Andreas Constans Jr. was charged with assault and making threats after being shot by police during a domestic disturbance involving a chainsaw in Brooklyn Center on June 11, 2025. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating the use-of-force incident, and as of June 2026, the investigation's conclusion and court outcomes remain publicly unknown.

6 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jun 14, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: CBS News; MPR News; Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Timeline

  1. Police respond to a domestic disturbance on the 3200 block of 63rd Avenue North in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, leading to a standoff where Damon Andreas Constans Jr. allegedly wielded a chainsaw and was shot by officers.

  2. Initial reports of the incident are published.

  3. Damon Andreas Constans Jr. is charged in Hennepin County with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of making threats of violence with reckless disregard.

  4. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) identifies the officers involved: Austin Burt and Tarik Kekic (discharged firearms), Juel Lund and Derek Wodnick (less-lethal), and Isaiah Gorman (PepperBall). Burt, Kekic, and Wodnick are on critical incident leave. Constans Jr.'s mother is arrested.

  5. As of this date, no public updates are available regarding the conclusion of the BCA investigation, the final court outcomes for Damon Andreas Constans Jr., or any formal charges for his mother.

What people are asking

What happened to Damon Andreas Constans Jr. after the Brooklyn Center shooting?

Damon Andreas Constans Jr. was charged in Hennepin County with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of making threats of violence with reckless disregard following the incident. He remained hospitalized in stable condition as of June 2025. As of June 2026, there are no publicly available updates regarding his specific court outcomes or sentencing.

Are the officers involved in the Brooklyn Center shooting facing charges?

As of June 2026, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) investigation into the use-of-force incident is ongoing. The BCA will present its findings to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, but no public announcement of the investigation's conclusion or any charging decisions related to the officers has been made.

Does Brooklyn Center still have police?

Yes, the Brooklyn Center Police Department continues to operate and was involved in this incident. The department has implemented broader police reform measures since 2021, including changes to use-of-force policies, and continues to provide annual use-of-force training and reviews all use-of-force incidents.

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How we researched this & corrections

This story was compiled using initial news reports and official statements from June 2025, followed by a review of publicly available updates through June 2026 to determine the current status of the incident and involved parties.

Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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