Man Found Fatally Shot at Saint Paul Encampment

Jul 20

*Police near the 1200 block of Jackson St. in Saint Paul on Sunday, July 20, 2025.* ***MN CRIME PHOTO***

An adult male was found shot and killed Sunday afternoon at a homeless encampment in Saint Paul.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 1:15 p.m. near the 1200 block of Jackson Street.

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When they arrived, people at the camp directed officers to a nearby tent where the man was lying with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers took over efforts to help the victim before Saint Paul Fire medics arrived and pronounced him dead at the scene.

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Police secured the area and began speaking with witnesses, but no arrests have been made. Investigators are still working to determine what led to the shooting and who was responsible.

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to confirm the victim’s identity and cause of death. It’s the fifth homicide of 2025 in the city, the department said.

UPDATE | Tuesday, July 22

The shooting victim has been identified by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office as Steffon T. Jennings, 37, of Saint Paul. SPPD says no arrests have been made and anyone with information is asked to call 651-266-5650.

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