Minneapolis to bring in outside help to deal with surge in violence

Minneapolis police are bringing in outside help as they try to temper weekend violence that killed a least four people, including a college senior who was out celebrating graduation.

Mayor Jacob Frey, speaking a day after a mass shooting downtown, said the city has asked state and federal agencies for assistance, as Minneapolis police face a shortage of officers.

"Safety in our city has to be a priority," Frey said Sunday, calling the reinforcements "really, really critical."

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