A heavy police response shut down part of downtown Minneapolis on Friday morning after a reported shooting near Nicollet Mall and South Ninth Street. Crime scene tape went up across the street by Target’s downtown headquarters while officers and crime lab personnel worked through the area. Authorities said early Friday they had not yet released any details about possible victims or suspects.
According to KSTP, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reporter Bailey Hurley was on the scene as officers arrived at 8 o'clock. The station reported that it had contacted Minneapolis police and was working to confirm additional information.
Where this happened
The intersection of Nicollet Mall and South 9th Street sits in the core of downtown, directly across from Target’s corporate campus. Metro Transit notes that the Nicollet & 9th stop links several downtown and regional bus routes and is slated to be part of the planned F Line. Target’s downtown office is listed as 1000 Nicollet Mall, according to a filing with the Minnesota DEED.
What we know so far
As of midmorning, investigators had not released information about injuries or arrests. KSTP reported that a Minneapolis police crime lab team was processing the scene and that crime tape blocked off the area near Target’s downtown headquarters.
Downtown safety context
Nicollet Mall has seen other shootings and violent incidents in recent years, including a 2022 shooting near the downtown Target store that left a woman wounded, as reported by CBS Minnesota. Episodes like that, along with periodic concerns about downtown safety, have made incidents on the mall a recurring focus for residents and businesses.
Transit and commute impacts
A taped-off crime scene at Nicollet and 9th is likely to disrupt foot traffic and bus service along the mall while investigators work. Commuters and shoppers in the area should expect delays and consider alternate routes until the scene is cleared.
This is a developing situation, and more details may emerge as investigators and city officials release updates later Friday. This story will be updated when official information becomes available.
