Fight Leads to Deadly Shooting at Minneapolis Homeless Encampment

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police in Minneapolis say a fight that erupted at a homeless encampment led to a deadly shooting Monday evening. 

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A news release issued by the department says officers responded to the report of a shooting around 5 p.m. in the 3300 block of 3rd Ave. in South Minneapolis. 

Responding officers found a man lying on a sidewalk in the area, authorities say. 

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Police rendered aid to the man and he was taken to a hospital where he died from his apparent gunshot wounds, the news release says. The 33-year-old’s name has not yet been released. 

Authorities say a fight started in the encampment, which was set up in a vacant lot, then spilled out into the street. Investigators believe the gunfire started when the large altercation expanded to the street. 

Police say the victim walked down the sidewalk after the shooting then collapsed. Officers then shut down the encampment, the news release says. 

“The loss of life resulting from someone resorting to gun violence during an altercation has impacted yet another neighborhood in Minneapolis,” said Chief O’Hara.  “This senseless loss of life is a harsh reminder of the violence that continues to be all too common.  I am thankful that this encampment was cleared before additional violent crime could occur in that neighborhood.” 

So far no arrests have been made. Investigators are working to learn the sequence of events that preceded the deadly shooting, according to the news release. 

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