Minneapolis is grappling with the aftermath of a daylight shooting spree that left one person dead and six wounded. The violence broke out on the 2900 block of Clinton Avenue, according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. Officers responded to alerts and calls about the gunfire shortly before 1:30 p.m., discovering victims scattered along a nearby street, and a man was fatally shot.
Preliminary findings suggest a gunman appeared, armed with a .223 rifle, and opened fire on a group on the sidewalk before fleeing by car. The injured individuals, comprising five men and one woman, were taken to Hennepin Healthcare for treatment and are expected to survive. The one killed and one critically wounded man were found close to the shooting scene, while the others had made it to Lake Street, according to details released by the Minneapolis Police Department.
Forensic teams were on the scene to gather evidence, endeavoring to piece together what spurred the sudden burst of violence. "The level of firepower unleashed in broad daylight on a city street is sickening and completely unacceptable," Chief O'Hara said in a statement. His focus extended beyond just the investigation as he spoke of the broader mission of the MPD to curb serious crime while rebuilding trust locally. He underscored the necessity of community assistance to prevent future violence, urging anyone with information to come forward, even anonymously.
The name of the deceased will be provided by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office, alongside the official cause and manner of death. As the police work on strong leads, no arrests have been made yet.
