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Man Killed in South Minneapolis Shooting; Second Victim Hospitalized

Police are processing evidence near the Minneapolis Institute of Art to determine whether the two shootings are connected.

Overview

  • Officers found a man with life-threatening gunshot wounds near the 2500 block of Clinton Avenue South who died at the scene after emergency aid was given.
  • About ten minutes later a second man walked into Fairview Hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and said he had been shot in south Minneapolis.
  • Forensic teams secured and processed the scene and reported evidence of gunfire as investigators work to establish what led to the shootings.
  • No arrests have been announced and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Minneapolis Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers.
  • The incident occurred roughly a block from the Minneapolis Institute of Art, raising local safety concerns as the investigation continues and officials seek witnesses and surveillance footage.