Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - Minneapolis police have confirmed that a man shot by St. Paul police officers Monday night is suspected of two shootings in Minneapolis, including the shooting on Sunday at a homeless encampment that killed two men and critically wounded a woman.

A statement issued by Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara Tuesday afternoon indicates the man, who has been identified by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension as 40-year-old Earl Bennett, is suspected of the shooting at the homeless encampment and another shooting in Minneapolis on Monday that left a man with a "potentially-life-threatening gunshot wound."

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St. Paul police earlier reported that Bennett was shot and critically wounded by officers during a confrontation that began around 7:45 PM on Monday after officers responded to reports of a shooting and a person with a gun. The preliminary investigation indicates the officers encountered a man holding a gun to his own head.

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St. Paul police officials say the officers tried to negotiate with a man, but then opened fire when he pointed the gun at the officers. He was last reported to be in critical, but stable condition at Regions Hospital.

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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is in charge of the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

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