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1 dead, 4 injured in overnight shootings across Minneapolis
By Kyle Brown at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 5, 2026
· 2 min read
Minneapolis police say one person has died and four others were hurt across four shootings Saturday night and Sunday morning.
All of the shootings happened in just over four hours in a cluster around north and northeast Minneapolis, and police say there were large crowds at two of the scenes. ...
Key takeaway : Police responding to a report of a shooting found evidence of gunfire in an alley on the 1500 block of Plymouth Avenue North.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The cluster of shootings in north and northeast Minneapolis raises concerns about public safety in these neighborhoods. The fact that all four incidents occurred in a short timeframe and in a relatively small geographic area suggests a potential escalation of violence. The presence of large crowds at two of the scenes, including one where a party was reportedly taking place, may indicate a need for increased police presence and community engagement in these areas. The Minneapolis Police Department's request for assistance from neighboring agencies to manage the crowd at the Broadway Street Northeast scene also highlights the challenges of responding to violent incidents in densely populated areas. As the investigations into these shootings continue, residents and community leaders will be watching to see how the city responds to address the underlying causes of this violence and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Minneapolis police say one person has died and four others were hurt across four shootings Saturday night and Sunday morning.
All of the shootings happened in just over four hours in a cluster around north and northeast Minneapolis, and police say there were large crowds at two of the scenes. ...
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