A Wednesday night in north Minneapolis turned deadly when officers found a 69-year-old man shot to death inside a home, authorities said. Police were called to the scene after a 911 report of gunfire and discovered the victim in a residence on Bryant Avenue North near 48th Avenue North, leaving neighbors and family members reeling from yet another killing on their block.
Police: Investigation Underway
In a statement to KSTP, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said officers responded at about 8:48 p.m., located the man with an apparent fatal gunshot wound and secured the area. Homicide detectives are now trying to piece together what led up to the shooting, and police told KSTP the incident "does not appear random at this point." "This is a tragic loss of life," O'Hara said.
How To Help
Investigators are asking anyone who might have seen or heard something to come forward. Tips can be sent by email to [email protected] or shared by calling 612-673-5845 and leaving a voicemail. Those who want to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online through Crime Stoppers of Minnesota. Authorities note that tips leading to an arrest and conviction may qualify for a reward.
Context In North Minneapolis
The killing adds to a string of deadly shootings in north Minneapolis this year. In February, a 23-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy were shot and killed inside a home, according to a Minneapolis Police Department release. Detectives in that case also appealed to residents for information, a now-familiar plea that underscores how crucial community cooperation is as investigators work this latest homicide.
