Minneapolis man shot dead during apparent home invasion is ID'd

September 3, 2019 at 11:52AM

Authorities have identified the man who was shot dead by intruders in his north Minneapolis home.

Abdullah A. Adeed, 40, suffered multiple gunshot wounds late at night on Aug. 22 at his home in the 2700 block of Irving Avenue, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. Police had no one in custody as of Sunday.

A call to 911 from a relative of the man came after the caller found one of the doors to the home ajar, according to police and emergency dispatch audio. The relative found the man in bed with gunshot wounds and called police.

A number of spent shell casings were found.

Minneapolis Police ask anyone with information about the shooting to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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