5 People Shot and 2 Killed in Latest Minneapolis Mass Shooting

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - Minneapolis police are investigating another mass shooting.

Police chief Brian O'Hara says a shooting early Saturday left two people dead and three others injured. A news release says one man was taken into custody.

The statement indicates the deadly incident occurred just before 2 AM in the area of Hennepin Avenue and 5th Street, which is the same location where a Minneapolis woman is accused of intentionally driving her vehicle into a crowd of people and killing a teenage girl last weekend.

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Minneapolis police say the shooting occurred just after officers responded to a report of an altercation and were trying to break up the fight. The news release says the officers heard gunshots and ran toward the gunfire.

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They then located five people suffering from gunshot wounds. Minneapolis police reported that two adult males died from their injuries at a hospital, while two juvenile females and an adult female were treated for what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.

“MPD investigators will work tirelessly to bring whoever is responsible for this tragic incident to justice,” Chief O’Hara said. “We will continue with our late-night safety plan, and work with our law enforcement and community-based partners to enhance the level of safety for all.”

The names of the victims and the person who was taken into custody have not been released.

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