MN CRIME Archive
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Wave of Violence Grips Minneapolis; 5 Shot Dead, More Hurt Within Hours
Law enforcement has vowed to use every available resource to stop the cycle of shootings that officials say may be connected, gang-related and possibly retaliatory.
3 Dead, 2 Hurt in South Minneapolis Mass Shooting
Three people were killed and two others wounded in a shooting late Tuesday night in south Minneapolis that police say was likely a targeted attack.
Woman Dies After Car Collides With Minivan in Bloomington
When they arrived, officers found a 25-year-old woman unresponsive inside a sedan. She was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, where she later died.
Man Dies After South Minneapolis Shooting Late Sunday
Minneapolis Fire and Hennepin EMS initially responded for a report of a person down in the roadway. After finding that the man had been shot, first responders requested assistance from Minneapolis Police.
Crash in Plymouth Leaves 83-year-old Pedestrian Dead
According to initial info from the State Patrol, the driver of a 2005 Ford Mustang was westbound on Highway 55 near Revere Lane around 5:37 a.m. when he struck the male, who was on foot.
Former Viking Adrian Peterson Arrested for DWI in Richfield
According to the Hennepin County Jail roster, Peterson was booked on a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree DWI after being stopped by a State Trooper in Richfield.
Man Dies Week After Being Shot in Downtown Minneapolis
Officers from the 1st Precinct were dispatched around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 18, after reports of a shooting near 3rd Avenue South and 9th Street South.
Hours-Long Operation Rescues Man From Collapsed Minneapolis Trench
A drain worker was rescued early Wednesday morning after being trapped for at least five hours in a partially collapsed trench near a south Minneapolis street.
Prosecutors: Organized Crew Stole Thousands from Gambling Safes in 10 Counties
Prosecutors allege the crew worked together for nearly a year, committing dozens of break-ins and thefts with a central hub in Saint Paul and a clear leader assigning roles.
SUV Driven by 13-Year-Old Hits Home, Injures Man Inside
Two people were inside the home at the time of the crash. An adult male was struck by a section of the wall pushed inward by the impact and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An adult female in the home was not hurt.
First Minneapolis Homicide Since February Leaves Man Dead
When officers arrived, they found a car that had crashed into the garage entrance of an apartment building. A man in his 20s was located inside the vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound to the neck.
Man Critically Wounded in Downtown Minneapolis Shooting
Minneapolis officers were called around 6:34 p.m. to the area of 3rd Avenue South and 9th Street South for a report of a shooting. They located a man in his 20s slumped over in a vehicle with at least one gunshot wound.
Man Flees Into River After Crashing Stolen Car in Minneapolis
Police were called around 11:45 p.m. on April 17 to the 4000 block of 37th Avenue North, where a victim reported that the suspect had assaulted them and fled in their vehicle. The victim also reported that a handgun had been stolen from the home.
Minneapolis Woman to Testify in Murder Trial After Plea Agreement
The plea agreement requires her to testify truthfully in the case against co-defendant Vernon Archie, who is charged with second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony.
Brooklyn Park Woman Charged in $260K Online Gambling Scheme
According to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County this week, Jamie Morrow-Castizo, 39, is charged with possessing and transporting unstamped gambling devices.
1 Dead, 1 Injured After Crash, Vehicle Fire in Brooklyn Park
When emergency crews arrived, they found a vehicle that had gone off the road and caught fire. Other passing drivers stopped to help and were able to pull both occupants from the burning vehicle.
Man Arrested After Pursuit, Standoff in Minnetonka
The incident began around 10:15 p.m. on April 8, 2025, when a Minnetonka officer on patrol observed a driver making several traffic violations in the area of I-394 and Hopkins Crossroad.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck While Crossing Interstate
Authorities say a woman ran across the highway and was struck by an oncoming vehicle in the right lane. The driver stayed at the scene and was not hurt.
1 Dead, 3 Hospitalized in Minneapolis After Suspected Overdoses
The incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m. at a home on the 3400 block of Third Avenue South. According to police, firefighters and paramedics arrived at the scene first, followed by officers who assisted with the response.
Man Accused of Causing Crash, Paralyzing Passenger
A Saint Cloud man is accused of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .145 when he crashed a Lincoln sedan in April 2024 on the 1900 block of 5th Street Southeast in Minneapolis.