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Man Killed in South Minneapolis Shooting as Second Victim Arrives at Hospital

Investigators are processing the scene to determine whether the hospital patient is linked to the on-scene death.

Overview

  • Officers responding to multiple reports of gunfire found a man with life-threatening wounds who died at the scene near the 2500 block of Clinton Avenue South.
  • About 10 minutes after the initial response a second man walked into Fairview Hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and said he had been shot in south Minneapolis.
  • Police secured the Clinton Avenue area and forensic teams processed the scene, documenting evidence of gunfire near the intersection of Clinton Avenue South and 25th Street.
  • No arrests have been made as investigators interview witnesses, review hospital statements and gather physical evidence to establish motive and identify suspects.
  • Authorities are asking anyone with information to call the Minneapolis Police tip line, email policetips@minneapolismn.gov or submit anonymous leads to CrimeStoppers as the investigation continues.