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May 14, 2025 (MINNEAPOLIS) – Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara announced that a man in his late 20’s has died following a shooting early this morning.
At approximately 1:50 a.m., 3rd Precinct officers responded to reports of person down in an alley near Lake St E and 17th Ave S. The caller reported hearing a gunshot 20 minutes earlier. Officers located a man in his late 20s with a life-threatening gunshot wound lying in an alley south of Lake Street between 16th Ave S and 17th Av S. Officers provided immediate medical aid. The man was transported by ambulance to Hennepin Healthcare Hospital. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the man died at the hospital.
Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on the 3000 block of 17th Ave at 1:20 a.m. but did not locate anything. There were no other reports of gunfire at that time.
Officers secured the scene and canvassed the area. MPD Forensic Scientists processed the scene and collected evidence.
“This man was left for dead in an alley. We cannot, and will not, standby and tolerate this kind of violence in our city,” said Chief O’Hara. “I urge anyone with information to contact our tip line or reach out anonymously through CrimeStoppers. “
No arrests have been made at this time.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will release the identity of the deceased and the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information is asked to email policetips@minneapolismn.gov or leave a voicemail at 612-673-5845. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.CrimeStoppersMN.org. Those providing information that leads to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a financial reward.
GO# 25-128101
5-14-2025 MR 25-128101 - Minneapolis Police Investigate the Shooting Death of a Man - Lake St E - 17 Av S.pdf
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