A man was fatally shot during an altercation and ensuing highway pursuit with law enforcement Thursday in northwestern Minnesota.

According to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was patrolling shortly after noon in Bagley when the officer recognized a man at a Cenex service station who had a felony warrant out for his arrest.

The deputy approached the man with the intent of arresting him, but a physical altercation erupted. The man was able to get into his vehicle and flee the scene. The deputy pursued him on eastbound U.S. 2.

Other Clearwater County deputies and Bagley police officers joined the pursuit as the man at times drove into the westbound lanes of the highway. Attempts were made to block the vehicle but were unsuccessful.

As the pursuit continued, the man drove

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