Heidi L S Severson
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NEWS RELEASE: A man is in custody after firing at officers during a standoff in Oakdale late Monday night. Just before 10:00 pm on March 11, 2024, Oakdale officers were called to a domestic dispute near the 100 block of Greystone Avenue. The 911 caller expressed concern that the male involved had a gun and had threatened the female with it in the past. While en route to the address, officers located a vehicle they believed to be occupied by the involved parties and attempted a traffic stop near 10th Street and Hadley Avenue. The driver fled from officers, leading them on a brief pursuit before stopping at a residence on the 100 block of Greystone Avenue. Immediately upon exiting the vehicle, the male driver, later identified as 25-year-old Devione Leeante Malone of St. Paul, began shooting at officers. At least one Oakdale police officer exchanged gunfire as Malone fled into the home where he continued to fire at officers before barricading himself inside. Law enforcement immediately secured the area, evacuating nearby homes. A female passenger and infant inside the vehicle were located unharmed and ushered to safety by police. Resources from multiple jurisdictions responded to assist at the scene, where four Oakdale officers were unable to safely retreat due to incoming gunfire. Law enforcement in armored vehicles responded to help safely extricate the officers, all of whom remain physically unharmed. After hours of attempted contact with the suspect, Malone surrendered to police just after 12:30 am. Malone remains in custody at the Washington County Jail on multiple felony charges, including felony assault, possession of a firearm by person convicted with a crime or violence, and domestic abuse no contact order violation. Charges may be added as the investigation continues. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is handling the use of force investigation while the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is managing the criminal investigation. Oakdale Police Department is grateful for the assistance of the Washington County SWAT Team, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, St. Paul Police Department SWAT Team, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, Woodbury Police Department, Cottage Grove Police Department, and all other neighboring agencies who responded to assist. More information will be released when it becomes available. Full press release: oakdalemn.gov/civicalerts.as…














