A shooting incident that shook the quiet ambiance of a Benihana restaurant in Maple Grove on November 14 is currently under investigation, as reported by the local police department. According to a social media post from the Maple Grove Police Department, both the suspect and the victim had fled the scene by the time officers arrived following the dispatch to the restaurant at around 4:30 p.m.
The Maple Grove Police stated that the victim, who sustained an unknown injury during the incident, later sought treatment at a local hospital. Authorities are actively seeking to apprehend the suspect, whose details have yet to be released. The police emphasize that there seems to be no immediate or ongoing threat to the community, suggesting that the shooting may not have been a random act.
As for the public's role, the Maple Grove Police Department encourages anyone who might have information about the incident to step forward. People can contact the department directly at 763-494-6100, aiming to assist in piecing together the events that led up to the shooting. Currently, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Further updates on the shooting and any developments in the case will be made available when appropriate. In the meantime, the Maple Grove community is left to grapple with the unsettling reality of violence that has momentarily pierced through the veneer of their everyday security. For more detailed information as the investigation progresses, or to provide tips, individuals are urged to refer to the Maple Grove Police Department's official communication channels.
