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9 injured in shooting outside Reign Event Center in Minneapolis
By Kyle Brown at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 19, 2026
· 2 min read
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured nine people early Sunday morning outside a nightclub in the city’s Uptown area.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, a large group was gathered outside outside Reign Event Center at 29th and Hennepin avenues when a fight e...
Key takeaway According to the Minneapolis Police Department, a large group was gathered outside outside Reign Event Center at 29th and Hennepin avenues when a fight escalated to gunfire just before 12:30 a.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The shooting outside Reign Event Center raises concerns about public safety in Minneapolis' Uptown area, a popular nightlife destination. The fact that a large group was gathered outside the nightclub when the fight escalated to gunfire suggests that crowd control and security measures may need to be reassessed. With most of the victims in their early 20s, this incident also highlights the need for effective strategies to prevent violence among young adults in the city. As the investigation into the shooting continues, residents will be watching to see if police can identify and apprehend those responsible, and if any measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The possibility of a drive-by shooting adds another layer of complexity to the case, and police will need to examine whether this was a targeted attack or a random act of violence.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured nine people early Sunday morning outside a nightclub in the city’s Uptown area.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, a large group was gathered outside outside Reign Event Center at 29th and Hennepin avenues when a fight e...
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