St. Paul police spent Tuesday morning combing the city’s East Side after reports of gunfire near the 1900 block of Maryland Avenue East, canvassing yards and nearby buildings as detectives processed the scene. As of late morning, police had not announced an arrest.
Officers rushed to the area after multiple 911 calls reported shots fired and quickly set up a perimeter while they searched for a possible shooter, according to KARE11. Video from the station showed officers moving through the neighborhood as investigators collected evidence and tried to track down witnesses.
Maryland Avenue's recent violence
The stretch of Maryland Avenue East has seen more than its share of gunfire in recent years. A fatal shooting outside a strip mall in 2024 led to a high‑profile arrest and prosecution, and residents have repeatedly raised alarms about safety along the corridor. Bring Me The News has documented those earlier incidents and the fallout for the surrounding community.
St. Paul police are again asking anyone with information, security camera footage or dash‑cam video to come forward. The city lists the Homicide Unit tip line at 651‑266‑5650 and the department’s non‑emergency number at 651‑291‑1111, per reporting on the Homicide Unit tip line. Officials and local outlets note those numbers are often used to collect leads after other recent shootings.
Investigators were still canvassing the 1900 block Tuesday while reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements in an effort to identify a suspect, police told reporters. This story will be updated as St. Paul police release more details or announce an arrest. Anyone with tips is urged to contact investigators.
