Koran Brown found safe after 48 hour standoff in Mankato

A two-year old Koran was found safe after about a 48 hour stand off! If you remember Koran Brown went missing with his father on 24 March 2023.

The good news Koran has been found safe and at the hospital getting evaluated. Brown is also there, and I’m assuming more charges will be added to his list of felonies!

A stand off took 48 hours to get Brown to finally give up.  The stand off took place at the Hilltop Lane Apartments in Mankato.  It started on Tuesday late afternoon when police attempted to apprehend Brown. Brown fled on foot, fired a gun at the pursuing officer before holing up at Hilltop.  The officer was not injured.

On 24 March Brown showed up at the family home.  The mom wouldn’t let him in, but he entered through the patio door.  Mom took the kids to a back room but on the way Brown took Koran and left.

Brown has a no-contact order and no custodial rights which stems from charges from him being drunk, he grabbed a knife and threatened to kill his children and their mother in August 2022 in the family’s home. He stabbed holes in the wall and a door, according to felony charges.

The mother called 911 while Brown was breaking a toilet, the bathroom mirror and other items, according to the charges. Brown violently resisted police officers, at one point kicking one of them in the chest, until he was subdued and arrested.

from BlueEarth county jail:

From Mankato Police:

Public Safety Continues to Investigate Welfare of Missing Father and Child
Post Date:04/19/2023 8:32 AM
Mankato-At approximately 4:45 p.m. on the 2200 block of Marwood Drive, Mankato Public Safety officers attempted to apprehend a suspect related to an on-going investigation into the welfare of a missing father and two-year old child. The suspect fled on foot, and during the pursuit, fired a gun in the direction of the pursuing officer. The officer was not injured. The suspect ran into a nearby apartment building, and Public Safety continues to attempt to negotiate a safe resolution.

The shelter in place for the Hilltop Lane area has been lifted, and there is no active threat to the community. Public Safety asks that people stay clear of the area as they and partner agencies remain on scene investigating the incident.

No additional information will be released at this time because the investigation is active and on-going. Public Safety appreciates the community’s patience as they manage this situation.

Incident on Hilltop Lane Ends Peacefully
Post Date:04/20/2023 1:35 PM
Mankato-The incident at Hilltop Lane that began at approximately 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, has been peacefully and safely resolved. Both Walter and Koran Brown are safe and have been taken to the local hospital for further evaluation.

Any charges related to this incident are pending as the Mankato Department of Public Safety continues its investigation of the case. No further information is available at this time.

Public Safety thanks the community for their patience as they, and many partner law enforcement agencies, worked to achieve a peaceful resolution.

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