BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Brooklyn Park Police Department says a preliminary investigation in the June 14 fatal shootings of Melissa and Mark Hortman shows their officers were justified in their attempted use of force against Franz Boelter.

Brooklyn Park PD investigation

What we know:

Boelter is facing state and federal charges in the shootings of Melissa and Mark Hortman just after 3:30 a.m. at their Brooklyn Park home in a politically-motivated attack.

Brooklyn Park police say they’ve completed a preliminary investigation into the use of force involving officers Zachary Baumtrog and Jay Bloyer. After responding to the shooting at the Champlin home of John Hoffman and his family, they proactively conducted a check at the Hortman residence. While on scene, Officer Baumtrog

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