A man is dead after an early-morning shooting in Minneapolis' Hawthorne neighborhood, according to police. Officers were called just after 1:18 a.m. Thursday to the area of 31st Avenue North and 4th Avenue on a report of a single gunshot and found the man lying in the street with a life-threatening wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died, authorities said.
What We Know
According to FOX 9, a 911 caller reported hearing one gunshot followed by someone calling for help before officers arrived. Police located the victim in the street, provided aid and transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Minneapolis Police Department told the outlet it is investigating the shooting and has not released information about any possible suspects or arrests.
Neighborhood Context
The Hawthorne neighborhood sits on Minneapolis' North Side and has seen periodic spikes in gun violence, part of broader community safety concerns across the city. Reporting by the Star Tribune noted that while some crime categories fell in 2025, residents in affected neighborhoods continue to report safety concerns.
Investigation Ongoing
Police have not publicly identified the victim and have not announced any arrests, according to FOX 9. Detectives are investigating the scene and the circumstances that led to the gunfire, and officials have released few additional details so far, the outlet reports.
