Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Inside Minneapolis Transit Center

Sep 2

Minneapolis police say a man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon during an altercation inside the Chicago & Lake Transit Center.

Officers were called just after 12:30 p.m. to reports of shots fired and a 32-year-old man found down inside the transit hub.

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According to initial information, the incident began as a dispute between two men in the bus shelter. Police say the confrontation escalated until one of the men pulled out a gun and fired.

32-year-old Cartez Montel Clinton was later pronounced dead at the scene and the suspect left on foot, last seen heading north on Chicago Avenue.

Investigators with the Minneapolis Police Department are working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the shooting. Forensic teams processed the scene and collected evidence.

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“As another life has been lost to senseless violence, our hearts go out to this man’s family and to everyone who is grieving,” Chief Brian O’Hara said in a statement.

“We recognize that this shooting comes after a number of violent incidents that have shaken our city. Every incident compounds the pain and anxiety that people in our community are feeling. We hear and we share the community’s frustration and grief, and we are committed to doing everything we possibly can to make Minneapolis safer for everyone,” O’Hara said.

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office said Clinton died due to multiple gunshot wounds and his death was ruled a homicide.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Minneapolis police by emailing policetips@minneapolismn.gov or calling 612-673-5845. Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org. Information that leads to an arrest and conviction may qualify for a financial reward.

Authorities have not announced any arrests or named a suspect as of Tuesday.

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