In the early hours of Saturday morning, Duluth Police were dispatched to the scene of a shooting incident in the city's East Third Street area. The call, which came in around 2:15 a.m., led officers to a chaotic scene where two individuals had been shot, according to a recent press release.
First responders found a 56-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was quickly transported to a local hospital by Mayo Ambulance, where he remains under medical care. Another individual, a 29-year-old male, had also been shot in the lower abdomen but managed to transport himself to the hospital. He was treated for his injuries and subsequently released. The names of the victims have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are endeavoring to piece together what transpired on that block where violence erupted without warning. Duluth Police have confirmed that the investigation is active and ongoing, and they have not released any details regarding potential suspects or the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The department is seeking assistance from the community and urges anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and help to potentially bring clarity and resolution to this case.
The police call to action has not yet yielded public responses, but the department remains hopeful. Anyone with information that might aid in the investigation is strongly encouraged to call 911 and reference the incident report number ICR#24122822. For those in the knowledge but who hesitate to step directly into the light, this simple act of contacting authorities could greatly assist to expedite the search for answers and justice.
