Matson joins lawmakers introducing bill that increases penalties for attempted murder of police Two southern Minnesota lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would increase the minimum sentence for attempted murder of a police officer, inspired by Waseca officer Arik Matson, who was nearly killed after being shot in the head while on duty last January Matson joins lawmakers introducing bill that increases penalties for attempted murder of police By Lauren Andrego and Gage Cureton | January 14, 2021 at 7:53 PM CST - Updated January 14 at 7:56 PM ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) — One year and eight days after a night they will never forget, the Matson family takes one step closer to justice.