A predawn robbery in a Brooklyn Park parking ramp near Target Parkway North ended with two gunshots early Tuesday, after suspects assaulted a man they knew and then took off before officers arrived, according to police.
Brooklyn Park officers were called to the ramp around 4:01 a.m. When they got there, the suspects had already driven away, investigators said. The victim told police he recognized the people who attacked him and that he was not hit when one of the suspects fired two shots as they fled. No arrests have been announced as the investigation continues, and police have not detailed the extent of his injuries.
As reported by KSTP, investigators said the robbery and shooting happened in a parking ramp near Target Parkway North, and officers found the area cleared by the time they got to the scene. Police have not said how many suspects were involved in the robbery.
Where This Unfolded
The ramp sits in the busy retail and distribution corridor around Target Parkway North, near Target's northern campus at 7000 Target Parkway North. Target's corporate site lists that address as part of its Brooklyn Park operations.
Police Response And What's Known
According to KSTP, investigators said one suspect fired two shots as the group left the ramp, and the victim was not struck by the gunfire. Police say the case remains an active investigation and that no one is in custody.
Crime Context And How To Report Tips
The Brooklyn Park Police Department's 2024 annual report shows shots-fired incidents fell to 75 in 2024, and violent crime numbers declined compared with earlier years. The report also outlines community-focused strategies, including a Community Intervention Unit and expanded camera technology, that the department says it is using to prevent violence.
Even with those numbers trending down, police are leaning on public help to solve cases like Tuesday's. Residents with information can contact the Brooklyn Park Police Department at 763-493-8222 or submit tips via Tip411, according to the department's report.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities say they are reviewing leads and any available video. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage from the area is asked to contact Brooklyn Park police.
