Gunfire Rocks South Minneapolis Streets During Deputies' Warrant Run

Parts of south Minneapolis briefly shut down Tuesday after someone fired at deputies who were trying to serve an arrest warrant, forcing officers to block streets, halt traffic and lock down the area while they tried to figure out what exactly went down. Law enforcement quickly threw up a perimeter and told people to steer clear as they worked the scene, with only limited details available in the first few hours.

According to MPR News, the gunfire broke out while deputies were carrying out the warrant, prompting road closures while investigators moved in. MPR reported that authorities urged the public to avoid the area while officers contained the site, later updating its coverage as more information trickled in.

What officials have said

Officers stayed on scene for hours, combing the area for shell casings or other evidence and talking with anyone who might have seen or heard something. By early evening, city and county officials still had not released the names of any injured parties, nor had they confirmed whether anyone had been taken into custody immediately afterward. Public-safety sources characterized the heavy response as a precaution while investigators sorted out the timeline and circumstances.

Context: Warrants and officer safety

Violent flare-ups during warrant service are relatively rare in the region, but they do happen. The Minnesota Star Tribune has previously detailed a 2024 Minnetonka case where deputies came under fire while executing a warrant. State numbers compiled by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension show that assaults on officers have climbed over the past decade, according to the agency's 2024 Uniform Crime Report (BCA). Those trends have pushed departments to lean heavily on safety planning for scheduled arrests and warrant operations.

What neighbors should know

Residents in the immediate area can expect lingering traffic disruptions and plenty of crime-scene tape while investigators finish their work. Authorities are asking people to respect the barricades and follow instructions from officers at the scene. Anyone who saw or recorded anything that could help is urged to contact local law enforcement through non-emergency lines or use BCA tip resources so investigators can follow up properly. For now, neighbors are being told to watch local news and public-safety agency accounts for verified updates, rather than relying on social media rumors.

Initial on-the-ground coverage came from MPR News, and investigators say the case remains under active review. Officials note that the BCA often steps in on officer-involved incidents where there has been return fire, a possibility that remained under consideration as the review continued.