Overview
- Plymouth Police Officer Jacob Coopet, a 23-year law enforcement veteran, was identified as the officer who shot 44-year-old Atanas Hristev of Champlin.
- The shooting followed a Nov. 25 call about a domestic disturbance around 4:30 a.m. at an apartment on the 6100 block of Quinwood Lane North.
- The BCA says Hristev pointed a handgun at Coopet in the parking lot, prompting the officer to fire.
- Hristev received medical aid at the scene and remains hospitalized in stable condition, according to officials.
- Coopet is on critical incident leave as the BCA conducts its independent investigation and declines to make charging recommendations or provide a timeline.