A man was killed in an overnight shooting early Sunday in northeast Minneapolis after gunfire broke out as a crowd was dispersing, according to a release from the Minneapolis Police Department. Officers found the victim in the 300 block of Wilson Street NE, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide detectives are now working to figure out what led up to the shooting.
Police say officers responded late Saturday after reports of gunfire and discovered the man lying in the street with a life‑threatening gunshot wound. First responders provided aid, but he was later pronounced dead at the scene. The block was secured while investigators processed evidence and spoke with witnesses, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
How Investigators Are Working
Detectives have sealed off the scene and are canvassing the area for witnesses and any available video as they try to piece together a timeline and possible motive. The Minneapolis Police Department lists contact options for tips in its public information releases and asks anyone with footage or leads to reach out to investigators as outlined in its department release, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
What Police Said
Authorities told investigators that a large crowd had been leaving a party at a nearby building around the time shots were fired. Officials have not released the victim’s name and no arrests have been announced so far, according to KARE 11. Detectives continue to interview witnesses and process physical evidence on the block.
Officials said they will release more information as the investigation moves forward. We will update this story when authorities provide new details.
