Overnight Stabbing Leaves One Dead, MPD Investigating

Minneapolis Police Department

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Overnight Stabbing Leaves One Dead, MPD Investigating

August 9, 2025 (MINNEAPOLIS) – Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that MPD is investigating a fatal overnight stabbing. 

 At approximately 12:44AM, 1st Precinct officers responded to the report of a stabbing on the 1000 block of 14 St E. Officers found a man in his 40s with apparent life-threatening injuries. Officers provided lifesaving medical aid, including CPR. The man was transported by EMS to Hennepin Healthcare Hospital, where he died. 

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

“Our investigators are working diligently to learn exactly what happened in this case,” said Chief O’Hara. “I am asking anyone with information to please come forward and provide us with what you know. Every piece of information can help an investigation.” 

Officers secured the scene and canvassed the area. 

Minneapolis Forensic Scientists responded to process the scene. 

There have been no arrests. 

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

Case number:25-224078 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact MPD by emailing policetips@minneapolismn.gov or calling 612-673-5845 to leave a voicemail. 

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org. All tips are anonymous, and information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a financial reward. 

8-9-2025 MR 25-224078 Overnight Stabbing Leaves One Dead, MPD Investigating.pdf

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