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2 boys arrested in connection with shooting that injured 15-year-old girl in Minneapolis
By Kyle Brown at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
A 15-year-old girl is expected to survive after she was shot early Sunday morning near downtown Minneapolis .
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, the girl was shot just before 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Hennepin and Laurel avenues in the city’s Loring Park neighborhood.
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Key takeaway According to the Minneapolis Police Department, the girl was shot just before 1:30 a.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The shooting of a 15-year-old girl in the Loring Park neighborhood raises concerns about youth violence in Minneapolis. The fact that the suspects are also minors, ages 14 and 15, underscores the need for community-based initiatives to address the root causes of violent behavior among young people. The location of the shooting, near the intersection of Hennepin and Laurel avenues, is an area with a high concentration of residential and commercial properties, highlighting the potential for innocent bystanders to be caught in the crossfire. As the police investigation continues, residents will be watching to see what measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future and how the city will support the victim and her family in their recovery. The incident also puts a spotlight on the city's efforts to provide safe and supportive environments for its youth, particularly in areas with high crime rates.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 15-year-old girl is expected to survive after she was shot early Sunday morning near downtown Minneapolis.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, the girl was shot just before 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Hennepin and Laurel avenues in the city’s Loring Park neighborhood.
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When was this published? This article was first published on June 28, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
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