South Minneapolis Shooting: Man Killed in Early-Morning Gunfire Near 18th Avenue South
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A man was fatally shot in South Minneapolis early Friday morning after police responded to reports of gunfire in the area of 18th Avenue South.
The Minneapolis Police Department said officers were dispatched at approximately 3:20 a.m. after receiving reports of shots fired and an automated ShotSpotter alert.
When officers arrived, they discovered a man suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds inside the driver’s seat of a vehicle.
Officers immediately began providing lifesaving medical assistance at the scene. Despite those efforts, the man died from his injuries.
Police secure South Minneapolis crime scene
Following the shooting, officers established a perimeter around the area and secured the scene while investigators began collecting evidence.
Police canvassed the surrounding neighborhood, looking for witnesses and any information that could help investigators determine where the shooting occurred and what happened in the moments leading up to the man’s death.
Crime-scene personnel processed the area and collected evidence that could be important to the homicide investigation.
The vehicle where the victim was found is also expected to be examined as investigators work to reconstruct the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Victim’s identity not yet released
Authorities have not yet publicly identified the victim.
His age and other personal information had not been released in the initial police report, pending notification of family members.
Police also have not announced a motive or explained what may have led to the shooting.
Homicide investigators take over
Minneapolis homicide detectives are now leading the investigation.
Investigators are working to establish a timeline and determine whether the shooting occurred where the victim was found or whether he traveled to the location after being wounded.
Detectives are expected to review physical evidence, speak with residents and potential witnesses and examine any available surveillance footage from the surrounding area.
At this time, no arrests have been announced in connection with the shooting.
Police seek information
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed suspicious activity, heard gunshots or has information about the incident to contact Minneapolis police.
Even seemingly minor details could help detectives establish the victim’s movements and identify the person responsible.
Information can be provided to MPD through its tip line or other official reporting channels.
Developing investigation
The deadly shooting remains an active homicide investigation. Police have not released information about a possible suspect, motive or circumstances surrounding the gunfire.
The investigation comes as detectives continue working to determine exactly what happened during the early-morning hours in South Minneapolis.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Minneapolis police.
This is a developing story. Additional details, including the victim’s identity and information about a possible suspect, will be reported as authorities release verified updates.
