Edina police are investigating after gunshots were fired near Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church on Eden Avenue Tuesday night, though the person responsible was gone before officers could respond. No injuries were reported, but the incident has left investigators combing the area around the church for answers.
According to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, Edina police responded to reports of gunfire in the 5000 block of Eden Avenue at around 8 p.m. Tuesday. Officers arrived to find evidence of gunfire near the church and began gathering it as part of their investigation.
Suspect Gone Before Officers Arrived
By the time police reached the scene, the person who fired the shots had already left, the station reports. No suspect description, weapon information, or motive has been released as the investigation continues. Police have described the case as active, and no injuries have been reported in connection with the gunfire.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church sits along Eden Avenue in Edina, a stretch of the city better known for community gatherings than gunfire. The parish's own website highlights its retreats and community programming, a reminder of the kind of quiet neighborhood setting where Tuesday night's shots rang out.
Police Seek Tips and Surveillance Footage
Investigators are now asking anyone with information, including surveillance video from homes or businesses near the church, to come forward. Witnesses may contact Edina police directly or email tips to [email protected] as the department works to determine who fired the shots and why.
No further details have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing. Edina police have not indicated when they expect to have more information to share about what led to the gunfire near the church.
