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The gunfire escalated into a major SWAT response involving agencies from across the region.
ISANTI, Minn. — What began as a report of a neighbor throwing paint cans into the street spiraled into a prolonged, multi-agency gun battle that left an Isanti man facing dozens of felony charges, including 14 counts of attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer.
According to court documents, Jason Michael Phillips, 42, opened fire on law enforcement after retreating into his home following a routine disturbance call at approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the city of Isanti. Officers responding to the scene faced an estimated 50 rounds fired from inside the ho...
