January 9, 2026 (MINNEAPOLIS) – Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said today that police are investigating after police found a man who had been shot and killed. 

On January 8th, 2026, at approximately 9:21pm, Fourth Precinct Officers responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Queen Av N. When officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances around the shooting. The shooter fled the scene before officers arrived. 

"The loss of a life is always tragic, and my thoughts are with the victim’s family,” said Chief O’Hara. “Our investigators are working to follow leads and bring some sense of justice for the victim and his family.” 

Minneapolis Forensic Scientists responded to process the scene. 

No arrests have been made. 

The GO# for the shooting is 26-006850. 

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. 

1-9-2026 MR 26-006850 MPD Investigating After Man Killed in Thursday Night Shooting.pdf

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