Woman Injured in Golden Valley Drive-By Shooting; $5K Reward Offered
A still image from MnDOT traffic camera of the scene of a drive-by shooting in Golden Valley on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022.
A woman was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting near Highway 100 in Golden Valley on Saturday evening.
Just after 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched near Duluth St. & Regent Ave. N. for the report of two vehicles traveling in the area and ensuing gunshots, according to a city media release.
Multiple gunshots were fired and one female victim in a vehicle was struck. According to initial dispatch audio, an Allina EMS crew in the area witnessed the gunfire. They called in to dispatch to report the incident and could be seen in video from a MnDOT traffic camera quickly loading up the injured victim.
A vehicle was reported to have fled from the scene after the shooting, but authorities have not yet released any suspect vehicle information as of early Sunday.
Golden Valley police say the shooting remains an active investigation and no further information is available yet.
The victim—who has not yet been identified—was reported to be in stable condition at the hospital as of early Sunday afternoon after initially being listed in critical condition.
The suspect vehicle, which fled the area eastbound on Golden Valley Road, is a light-colored sedan with yellow headlights. It was occupied by possibly two unknown individuals, police said.
UPDATE: The Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting.
Golden Valley police are asking residents who live in the area to check video doorbells or outdoor surveillance cameras for any footage that may have been captured around that time.
“If you have video, photos, or any information regarding this incident, please contact us,” Golden Valley Police Commander Alice White said in a media release. “You may remain anonymous. Collaboration and communication with the community is imperative to maintaining public safety.”
Contact the Golden Valley police at 763-593-8079 or police@goldenvalleymn.gov.