A boy was seriously wounded in a shooting on St. Paul's East Side on Monday afternoon, and police say a man is now in custody. Officers were called around 3:30 p.m. to the 1500 block of Hoyt Avenue East on a reported assault, where they found the boy suffering from serious gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Regions Hospital and is expected to survive, according to officials. Detectives remained on scene into the afternoon, and investigators say the case is still active.
Police: Boy Found Shot After Assault Call
St. Paul police told KSTP that officers arrived on the 1500 block of Hoyt Avenue East after a report of an assault and discovered the boy with serious gunshot injuries. A man was taken into custody in connection with the shooting, according to police, and detectives have launched an active investigation. Authorities have not released the boy's name or the identity of the person being held.
Taken to a Level I Trauma Center
The boy was transported to Regions Hospital, the downtown St. Paul facility that serves as a Level I trauma center for both adults and children. The hospital treats severe injuries from across Ramsey County and the surrounding region, making it a frequent destination for gunshot victims. Officials say the boy is expected to survive, though no additional medical updates have been made public.
East Side Violence and Police Outreach
The shooting lands amid a stretch of recent gun violence on St. Paul's East Side, where residents and police have been sounding the alarm over public safety. As reported in March on officers canvassing nearby blocks after other shootings, the city has promoted its Homicide Unit tip line at 651‑266‑5650 and the police non‑emergency number at 651‑291‑1111 for anyone with information. Neighbors and local leaders have urged people with video, cellphone footage, or witness details to share those tips with investigators.
St. Paul police say the investigation remains ongoing and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators, officials told KSTP. This story will be updated as authorities release more details.
