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February 7, 2025 (MINNEAPOLIS) Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said today that the Minneapolis Police Department is actively investigating a double shooting that killed a man and injured a woman.
On February 7, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., officers from the 4th Precinct responded to a shooting on the 2500 block of 26th Ave N. Inside a residence, they found a man in his 20s with life-threatening gunshot wounds and a woman in her 20s with apparent non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Despite officers’ immediate lifesaving efforts, the man died at the scene. The woman was transported to Hennepin Healthcare Hospital for treatment.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the shots were fired from outside the residence, striking both victims inside.
Officers secured the scene and canvassed the area. MPD Forensic Scientists processed the scene and collected evidence. Investigators are now working determine the sequence of events that led up to the shooting.
At this time, no arrests have been made.
Chief O'Hara said there is currently no indication that this shooting is connected to the homicide that occurred hours earlier on the 2400 block of 18th Av S.
"This is the second homicide in less than four hours, and it also appears to be targeted," said O'Hara. "We cannot stand by and let this continue. Anyone with information should come forward and assist our investigators. We need the community's support to solve this horrific shooting."
The GO# for this incident is 25-031310.
Anyone with information is encouraged to email policetips@minneapolismn.gov or leave a voicemail at 612-673-5845.
Individuals who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips may be submitted electronically at www.CrimeStoppesMN.org. All Tips provided to CrimeStoppers are anonymous and persons providing information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a financial reward.
2-7-2025 MR 25-031310 MPD Investigating a Shooting that Killed One and Injured Another- 2500 Block 26 Av N.pdf
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