What started as a routine Sunday in the northwest suburbs turned serious near the 500 block of Pearson Parkway, where Brooklyn Park officers rushed in to help after a shooting in neighboring Brooklyn Center.
According to police, officers responded to assist emergency medical crews after a shooting victim was found near the Brooklyn Center stretch of Pearson Parkway. Brooklyn Park officers provided medical aid at the scene and helped collect evidence while Brooklyn Center police took the investigative lead. Authorities have not released the victim's condition, and there is no word yet on any arrests or potential suspects.
What police posted
According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department, officers were dispatched Sunday to the 500 block of Pearson Parkway to assist EMS with a shooting victim. The department said officers provided medical care and collected evidence at the scene before Brooklyn Center police assumed control of the investigation. The brief social media update did not include identifying details about the victim or any information about possible suspects.
Recent gun calls nearby
The incident is part of a run of gun-related calls in the northwest suburbs this spring. A June 5 response to gunfire on 81st Avenue North brought a heavy police presence to Brooklyn Park, and CCX Media previously reported a May 24 shooting at Oak Grove Park that led to multiple arrests after search warrants were executed. Together, the cases highlight an uptick in shots-fired calls that local authorities say they have been tracking this spring.
How to reach investigators
Brooklyn Center police are handling the Pearson Parkway investigation, and the city publishes contact information for the department on its website. Per the City of Brooklyn Center website, residents can find a main police line and a media contact for updates and to share tips related to the case.
