Police are investigating after a teenage male was injured in a shooting late in South Minneapolis.
According to preliminary reports, officers responded to the 3500 block of 12th Avenue South following reports of gunfire in the area. Emergency responders located a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the toe.
The victim received medical attention at the scene before being transported for further treatment. Authorities indicated that the injury is not believed to be life-threatening.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain limited, and investigators have not yet released information regarding a possible suspect or what may have led to the incident.
Residents in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots before police arrived on scene. Officers secured the area as detectives began gathering evidence and speaking with potential witnesses.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact Minneapolis police or submit anonymous tips through local Crime Stoppers channels.
No additional information has been released at this time.
