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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 8, 2026 — The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a young male near the Midtown Greenway.
At approximately 8:40 p.m., Oct. 7, 2026, officers responded to reports of a person shot near the Greenway in the area of Stevens Avenue South and East Lake Street. Officers located an unknown male with an apparent fatal gunshot wound lying dead on the ground.
Preliminary information indicates that two males were observed leaving the area.
Officers secured the scene and canvassed the area. MPD Forensic Scientists processed the scene. MPD Homicide Investigators are working to determine the sequence of events that led to the shooting.
There have been no arrests.
The MPD incident number is 26-291455.
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. Information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a financial reward.
10-8-2026 MR 26-291455 - Minneapolis Police investigating homicide in south Minneapolis – Stevens at Greeway.pdf
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