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1 dead, 2 hurt in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood shooting
By Sabrina Salguero Del Cid at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
One person is dead and two others were hurt after an early Saturday morning shooting in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood.
St. Paul police said officers responded around 4:30 a.m. to reports of an assault and shots fired near Edmund Avenue West and North Kent Street.
Officers said they found...
Key takeaway Paul police said officers responded around 4:30 a.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The latest shooting in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood raises concerns about public safety in the area, particularly given the large crowd present at the scene. As the eighth homicide in St. Paul this year, it contributes to a troubling trend that warrants close attention from city officials and residents. The fact that two other people were hurt, albeit with non-life-threatening injuries, suggests that the incident could have had even more severe consequences. With the investigation ongoing, it remains to be seen what led to the shooting, but the Saint Paul Police Department's commitment to providing updates on social media is a step towards transparency and keeping the community informed. As the city grapples with this incident, it will be crucial to examine the underlying factors that may be contributing to the violence and to develop strategies to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? One person is dead and two others were hurt after an early Saturday morning shooting in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood.
St. Paul police said officers responded around 4:30 a.m. to reports of an assault and shots fired near Edmund Avenue West and North Kent Street.
Officers said they found...
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