Early Friday in south Minneapolis, gunfire near the Minneapolis Institute of Art left one man dead and another wounded, kicking off a fresh homicide investigation along a corridor that has already seen more than its share of violence. The fatal shooting unfolded near the 2500 block of Clinton Avenue South, and a second man with gunshot wounds showed up at a hospital shortly afterward. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and working to figure out what sparked the incident and whether the two shootings are connected.
Scene, Victims and Police Response
According to Minneapolis police, officers were called to the area around the 2500 block of Clinton Avenue South at about 12:45 a.m. Friday, where they found a man suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. Around 10 minutes after officers first arrived, a second man walked into Fairview Hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and told police he had been shot somewhere in south Minneapolis.
Officers locked down the scene, and Minneapolis forensic scientists moved in to document and collect evidence while detectives tried to sort out whether the hospital walk-in and the on-street killing are part of the same incident, according to FOX 9.
Investigators Ask for Tips and Footage
Police have not announced any arrests, and the case remains under active investigation. Minneapolis Forensic Scientists were on scene to collect physical evidence, but investigators say they are also relying heavily on what nearby residents and visitors might have seen or recorded.
Anyone with information, including surveillance video or eyewitness accounts, is urged to contact the Minneapolis Police Department tip line at 612-673-5845 or email [email protected]. Those who prefer to stay anonymous can reach out to CrimeStoppers. The city’s public information bulletins spell out these options and encourage people with any information to help detectives, per the Minneapolis Police Department.
Why the Corridor Matters
The Clinton Avenue stretch has already been under a harsh spotlight in recent years. A mass shooting there in August 2025 left one person dead and several others wounded and triggered an extended Minneapolis police investigation. That earlier attack intensified community concerns about public safety in the area and fueled broader calls for more resources to combat gun violence, as reported by the Star Tribune.
Police say they will keep canvassing the neighborhood for surveillance footage and additional witnesses as the latest probe moves forward. Anyone with information about this case can contact the MPD tip line or submit an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or via CrimeStoppersMN.org.
