Homicide Investigation Underway After Shooting in Minneapolis
The scene of a fatal shooting in Minneapolis Tuesday evening. MN CRIME photo
Several shell casings marked by investigators. MN CRIME PHOTO
A man was shot and killed Tuesday evening during an altercation that escalated to gunfire in Minneapolis, according to police.
Minneapolis officers responded just before 6:30 p.m. to the 1500 block of 11th Avenue South after a report of a shooting.
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When they arrived, they found 30-year-old Lafayette Anthony Collaso on the sidewalk with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Despite efforts by officers and EMS to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between a group of people who were gathered on the sidewalk. He said those involved likely knew each other and that the dispute quickly escalated.
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No arrests have been made as of late Wednesday morning. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound to the chest, and the manner of death was determined to be a homicide.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Minneapolis police at 612-673-5845 or email policetips@minneapolismn.gov. Anonymous tips can be submitted through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org.
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