Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 20, two fatal shootings occurred within 15 minutes on the south side of Minneapolis. The first incident was reported around 9 p.m. in the 3400 block of 3rd Avenue South, where officers found a man in his 20s with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to Hennepin Healthcare and later pronounced dead. Nearby, a home occupied at the time sustained damage from gunfire; no other injuries were reported.
Approximately 10 minutes later, officers responded to the 3100 block of Harriet Avenue after reports of a body being dumped from a vehicle. They discovered a man in his 30s with multiple gunshot wounds. He was also transported to Hennepin Healthcare, where he was pronounced dead.
As of now, no arrests have been made. Investigators are examining the possibility of a connection between the two incidents. Police are requesting that anyone with information email policetips@minneapolismn.gov or leave a voicemail at 612-673-5845. Anonymous tips can be submitted through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me