Minneapolis has been struck with another surge of violence following a shooting that has since been upgraded to a homicide investigation. In a statement, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara revealed the victim, a man in his late 40s, succumbed to his injuries a day after being shot, as reported by the City of Minneapolis. The incident occurred on Thursday around 8:20 p.m., when the man was discovered with a life-threatening gunshot wound by an ambulance crew near Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He was immediately taken to Hennepin Healthcare Hospital for treatment.
The events turned tragic when the victim, now identified as Michael Ray Adkins, did not survive, passing away on Friday. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has since declared the death a homicide. As the police began to piece together the circumstances that led to the shooting, they discovered that the gunfire was a result of an altercation inside a vehicle on the 2700 block of Columbus Ave, as per the City of Minneapolis. The alleged shooter managed to quickly flee the scene, and in a desperate bid for help, Adkins' wife drove him to the hospital, where the ambulance crew was flagged down.
Chief O'Hara expressed his dismay, stating, "It’s incredibly frustrating to see yet another life lost to senseless violence." He, however, assured that the Minneapolis Police Department's investigators "will work tirelessly to bring justice to this victim and his family," according to a bulletin released by the department. Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been reported as of yet.
Community members are encouraged to contribute any tips by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 612-673-5845. Alternatively, tips can be anonymously submitted through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or via their website.
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