Minneapolis Police are investigating a late-night fatal shooting

Minneapolis Police Department

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Minneapolis Police are investigating a late-night fatal shooting

September 5, 2024 (MINNEAPOLIS) At approximately 11:48 p.m. on September 4, First Precinct Officers responded to a shooting on the 1500 block of Portland Av S and located an adult man outside on a sidewalk with life-threatening-gunshot wounds.  Officers provided immediate medical aid until relieved by EMS.  Despite all lifesaving efforts, the injured man died at the scene.

Preliminary information indicates that there may have been an argument before the shooting occurred.  A possible suspect left the scene on foot.

Officers secured the scene and canvassed the area.

MPD Forensic Scientists responded to process the scene.

Investigators are working to determine the sequence of events that led up to the shooting.

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will release the deceased man’s name along with the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips may be submitted electronically at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org. All Tips are anonymous and persons providing information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a financial reward. 

There have been no arrests. 

The GO# for this incident is 24-253039.

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9-5-2024 MR 24-249906 - Minneapolis Police are investigating a late-night fatal shooting. - 1500 block of Portland Av S.pdf


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