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.
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4 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.