Two men were injured by gunfire early Saturday in downtown Minneapolis.
Two injured in early Saturday shooting in Minneapolis
The victims' legs were wounded by gunshots when an off-duty officer found them in downtown Minneapolis.
August 6, 2016 at 4:01PM
An off-duty officer heard shots around 3:15 a.m. on the 300 block of First Avenue North, where the officer found two men with wounded legs, according to Minneapolis Police Department. The officer provided medical care, and other First Precinct officers responded, until paramedics arrived to transport the victims to Hennepin County Medical Center.
No arrests have been made as of 11 a.m. Saturday, according to police spokeswoman Catherine Michal.
An investigation is ongoing. First Precinct officers are reviewing video footage from the surrounding area and asking community members for more information.
Anyone with information can send an anonymous text to 847411 (TIP411). Enter MPD, a space, and then the information. Police have no way of identifying senders of text messages. Those with information also can call the department's tip line at 612-692-TIPS (8477) or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Natalie Daher • 612-673-1775
