Twins Postponed Game After Details Of Brooklyn Center Shooting

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Minnesota Twins have postponed their series opener against the Boston Red Sox following the release of additional details of the fatal shooting in Brooklyn Center.

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The Minnesota Twins shared a statement on social media stating the game was postponed after consultation from Major League Baseball and local and state officials. The full statement is below:

The Minnesota Twins said that this decision was rooted in safety, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. The Twins are scheduled to play Boston tomorrow at 1:10 p.m. at Target Field.

Earlier today, the Brooklyn Center Police Chief said that the officer that fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright thought she was holding a Taser when she was actually holding a handgun. The shooting has been called an "accidental discharge", according to Fox 9 reporter Theo Keith.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Minnesota Wild are scheduled to play tonight, with the Wolves hosting the Brooklyn Nets at Target Center and the Wild hosting the St. Louis Blues at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

The Minnesota Wild are monitoring the situation according to The Athletic's Michael Russo.

UPDATE: Both the Minnesota Wild and the Minnesota Timberwolves games have been postponed. The statements from the Wild and a statement from the Timberwolves are below.

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