MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota jury on Monday ruled against a man who sued two media organizations over news stories that named him as a suspect in the killing of a police officer.

Ryan Larson accused Twin Cities television station KARE-TV and the St. Cloud Times of defamation. Larson was arrested on suspicion of murder in the 2012 killing of a Cold Spring police officer but was released without charges.

Larson, 38, contended that KARE-TV and the Times went too far in reporting that authorities suspected him of ambushing and killing the officer. The media outlets argued their reporting was protected because it was based on information provided by law enforcement.

KARE general manager John Remes welcomed the verdict, saying the case was about the public’s right to know.“We feel strongly that the public has a right to know information that is vital to keep the community safe and informed. We take this responsibility seriously and will continue to accurately report critical news and information,” Remes said after the verdict.

St. Cloud Times executive editor John Bodette said the newspaper’s reporting was based on police statements on an arrest in a crime “of paramount public interest.”