Brooklyn Park Police have made an arrest in connection to the shooting that unfolded in the early hours of November 19th on the 6000 block of 65th Ave N. The official press release from the Brooklyn Park, MN - Police Department details that officers who were dispatched to the scene discovered an adult male with gunshot wounds. Immediate aid was provided before the victim was rushed to a local hospital for further treatment.

In the wake of the incident, Brooklyn Park detectives faced a wall of silence, with minimal cooperation from witnesses making the case more challenging. Despite hurdles, relentless investigative efforts led the detectives to execute a search warrant in the neighboring City of Crystal. An arrest was made on December 11th – a 17-year-old male is now in police custody, connected to the shooting. It was found by officers, injured and rushed to the hospital, the man's life hung in the balance due to the severity of his wounds.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and further information is anticipated as developments arise. With the suspect being a minor, the Brooklyn Park Police have refrained from releasing any additional details regarding his identity or the specific circumstances leading up to the arrest. 

Community members have expressed their concern over the surge of gun-related violence in their neighborhoods, hoping that this arrest signals a turning of the tide. The Brooklyn Park Police Department, in making the arrest, recognizes the integral role that community cooperation plays in such investigations despite running into the earlier witnessed hesitancy. As the case progresses, representatives from Brooklyn Park PD underline their commitment to public safety and are urging anyone with information to come forward, all the while assuring the victim's recovery is closely being monitored. Made by the police department, all efforts to maintain transparency and bring justice are critical in diligently navigating the layers of this investigation.