Daylight Slaying Rocks East 19th And Chicago In South Minneapolis

Minneapolis police are working a homicide case after a shooting near East 19th Street and Chicago Avenue that left at least one person dead. Officers were called to the area at about 11:05 a.m., and investigators remained on scene as detectives processed evidence. Authorities had not released the victim's name or said whether any arrests had been made.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reported the initial call and said a department spokesperson confirmed the death is being treated as a homicide, according to KSTP. The station reported that officials expected to share additional details later in the day.

Where It Happened

The shooting unfolded along Chicago Avenue in the Ventura Village neighborhood just south of downtown Minneapolis. In a separate case, CBS Minnesota reported a "suspicious death" in a vehicle near Chicago Avenue and East 19th Street in December 2025, and city planning documents show Ventura Village includes the blocks around East 19th Street; see CBS Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis.

Police Response And Recent Trends

Homicide detectives and Minneapolis Forensic Sciences personnel were at the intersection, collecting evidence and canvassing for witnesses. City officials have recently highlighted both improved clearance rates and added investigative resources. Minneapolis closed roughly eight of every 10 homicide cases in 2025, according to reporting that it had closed roughly eight of every 10 homicide cases in 2025. The department also launched a FAST unit to speed investigations of nonfatal shootings, according to Bring Me The News.

How To Help Investigators

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Minneapolis Police Department’s tip line or reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers. The Star Tribune notes that tips can be emailed to [email protected] or left on a voicemail line at 612‑673‑5845, while anonymous tips can be shared with Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477); see Star Tribune for more on how investigators request public assistance.

Authorities said they would release more details as the investigation moves forward. KSTP reported the station was continuing to seek updates from police.