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3 shot in 2 overnight incidents in Minneapolis
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Kyle Brown , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The second incident involved a man in his 20s who arrived at a hospital after gunfire was reported at a rented home.
Minneapolis saw two separate incidents of gun violence. A man fired at two women, who were taken to a medical center with non-life-threatening injuries. The women, in their 20s and 50s, were outside when the shooting occurred.
The incidents happened several hours apart, with the first occurring on Saturday evening. The second incident involved a man in his 20s who arrived at a hospital after gunfire was reported at a rented home. Further details about these incidents are available from local news sources, including the Minneapolis police report.
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Category: safety Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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