A shooting in Brooklyn Park has left one person with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a local police dispatch. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in the residential area of the 6600 block of 67th Ave. N. The victim, whose identity has been withheld, was rushed to a local hospital by an acquaintance following the event.
Reports indicate that the shooting took place around 6 p.m., but it was not until nearly an hour later that law enforcement was notified, suggesting a gap in the timeline of events. Tip411 published information obtained from Brooklyn Park officers, who were dispatched after the victim arrived at the hospital at approximately 6:55 p.m. Despite the delay, the victim survived the harrowing ordeal and is currently recovering.
The Hennepin County crime lab was called to the scene to assist with the investigation, which remains active. While details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting are limited, law enforcement is rigorously working through the evidence gathered. Police are yet to disclose any information regarding potential suspects or motives behind the shooting.
No arrests have been made as of yet, illustrating the complex nature of solving gun crime in the dense tapestry of city life. The police urge anyone with information on the shooting to come forward and help piece together the sequence of events that led to the victim sustaining a gunshot wound.
