Story highlights Two officers were shot

The man dies when police fire back

(CNN) A man opened fire on police attending a swearing-in ceremony for new officers in New Hope, Minnesota, on Monday night.

Two officers were shot before police returned fire, killing the man. The officers are expected to survive.

The shooting happened right after two newly-sworn in officers left the chambers.

As a city council member began a discussion of a resolution, a man with a handgun began firing, said Hennepin County Chief Deputy Mike Carlson.

Officials don't yet know why the man targeted officers. His name hasn't been released.

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