A Wednesday afternoon call sent Minneapolis police racing to the city’s north side, where officers found a man shot inside a home and fighting for his life in the living room.
Police say they responded just before 2 p.m. to the 1200 block of 36th Avenue North, where the man was discovered with at least one gunshot wound. Officers provided medical aid at the scene before the victim was taken to a hospital with what authorities described as potentially life‑threatening injuries. No arrests had been reported as of Wednesday afternoon, and investigators are still working to sort out how the shooting unfolded.
According to KSTP, Minneapolis police are investigating whether the gunfire may have been accidental. The station reports that officers are processing the scene and interviewing residents as part of the ongoing probe, and notes that the case remains a developing story.
How investigators are approaching the case
While officials have not publicly detailed what led up to the gunfire, the steps in front of detectives are familiar. Investigators are expected to process the scene, speak with neighbors and review any available surveillance footage as part of a standard MPD case.
Systems described by the CDC, including the National Violent Death Reporting System, distinguish unintentional firearm deaths and often list gun handling or inadvertent discharges among the circumstances investigators consider. Local data, including incidents of gunfire, is made available to the public through tools such as the City of Minneapolis City of Minneapolis crime dashboards.
How to report tips
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact Minneapolis police, or call 911 in an emergency. As noted by CBS Minnesota, the department also maintains non‑emergency tip options, and the city accepts anonymous leads through CrimeStoppers at 800‑222‑TIPS.
This story will be updated as Minneapolis police release additional information or announce any arrests.
