Man dies after shooting near East Phillips Park in south Minneapolis

Investigators are searching for suspects. The victim’s name will be released after an autopsy.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
November 23, 2024 at 5:13PM

One man was shot dead Saturday morning near East Phillips Park in Minneapolis, police said.

Officers responding to reports of three gunshot around 4:45 a.m. found the critically wounded man in the 2400 block of 17th Avenue S. The man, who was in his late 20s, was taken to HCMC in downtown Minneapolis, where he died.

“This is a tragic event that occurred in a neighborhood near a park and a church,” Police Chief Brian O’Hara said. “Our investigators will work diligently to determine what occurred this morning. We need anyone with information about what happened to contact us immediately.”

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office will release the man’s identity after an autopsy. Tips may be sent to policetips@minneapolismn.gov or by voicemail at 612-673-5845; anyone with information who wants to remain anonymous was asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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