A man was shot west of downtown Minneapolis late Tuesday night and later died at the hospital, police said.
Man fatally shot west of downtown Minneapolis late on the Fourth of July
Male victim in his 40s is believed to have been shot outside a residence in the Near North neighborhood.
July 5, 2023 at 12:08PM
Officers were called to the 1300 block of Olson Memorial Highway about midnight and arrived to find a man believed to be in his 40s with a life-threatening gunshot wound, said Minneapolis police spokesman Brian Feintech.
The victim, whose name has not been released, was taken by ambulance to HCMC, where he later died, Feintech said.
Preliminary information indicates the victim was outside a residence in the Near North neighborhood when he was shot, Feintech said.
No arrests have been announced.
Anybody with information can call 800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip at CrimeStoppersMN.org.
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