Woman Dead, 6 Hurt in Chaotic Minneapolis Park Shooting

Jun 2

*The scene of a Sunday night shooting at Boom Island Park where six people were shot.* ***MN CRIME PHOTO***

*Authorities were requested to assist with crowd control at Hennepin Healthcare after the shooting.* ***MN CRIME PHOTO***

A woman died and six others were wounded in a shooting late Sunday night during a large gathering at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. near the 700 block of Sibley Street Northeast.

Minneapolis officers and Minneapolis Park Police responded to 911 calls initially reporting gunfire, which were quickly updated to indicate multiple people had been shot. When officers arrived, they found a chaotic scene with more than 100 people still in the area.

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According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, two men and one woman were found with gunshot wounds inside the park. A third man was found wounded in a vehicle near the entrance. The woman was taken to Hennepin Healthcare, where she was later pronounced dead. One of the men had life-threatening injuries. Two were transported to Hennepin Healthcare, and the third was taken to North Memorial.

Two more adult men later arrived at separate hospitals in private vehicles—one at Hennepin Healthcare and the other at North Memorial. Both had non-life-threatening injuries.

In total, seven adults were shot, police have confirmed.

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Officers performed CPR and rendered aid at the scene while working to secure the area. Investigators recovered hundreds of pieces of evidence, including shell casings. Authorities believe more than one shooter was involved but declined to share further details.

Preliminary information indicates the gunfire broke out during what may have been a barbecue or similar gathering at the park. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage, ballistic evidence, and hospital reports.

At of Monday morning, no arrests have been made. “My thoughts are with all those who are affected by this outrageous act of violence,” said Chief O’Hara. “The level of violence displayed in this shooting is absolutely sickening, and our investigators will work diligently to bring whoever is responsible to justice. We ask anyone who may know what happened to please provide any information they may have.”

Law enforcement described the scene as resembling a “war zone” due to the volume of gunfire. Multiple calibers of ammunition were recovered, and officials are working to determine how many guns were involved and what led to the violence.

O’Hara said Minneapolis police assisted with crowd control at Hennepin Healthcare after a large group arrived following the shooting. No arrests were made and police have confirmed all victims are adults. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

UPDATE | 6 p.m., Monday, June 2

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has identified the woman killed as Stageina Katraya Shapryia Whiting, 23, of Brooklyn Center. There have been no arrests announced in relation to the shooting as of Monday night. She died of a gunshot wound to the torso and her manner of death was ruled a homicide.

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