Suspect fatally shot during gunfight with Richfield police ...
A GoFundMe from the family of a man fatally shot by Richfield police last week identified the man as Desaver Hollis.
kstp.comHere’s the latest on Desaver Hollis based on the most recent reporting:
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A May 2026 news cycle centers on the release of Richfield Police body-worn camera footage of the April 27 encounter that left Desaver Hollis fatally shot, with multiple outlets reporting the video shows an exchange of gunfire between Hollis and officers. This footage prompted renewed questions from Hollis’s family and their legal team about what happened and calls for transparency.[2][5][10]
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The Hollis family and their advocates have publicly criticized early narratives about the incident and emphasized their desire for full access to investigation materials, including autopsy results and body camera/video footage, as Minnesota investigators review the case (the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the inquiry).[1][4][5]
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Coverage notes that an officer was wounded in the hand during the confrontation, and the two involved officers were placed on leave as the investigation progresses, with families seeking accountability and a thorough, transparent review.[5][10][1]
Illustration: If you’d like, I can assemble a brief timeline from the cited pieces or summarize the key questions the family is raising after viewing the released footage.
Citations:
- Hollis family transparency concerns and meeting cancellation with investigators.[1]
- Bodycam video release and related reporting.[10][2][5]
- Additional context on the shooting and investigative status.[4][7]