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After another blitz of gunfire, chiefs call for action on Somali-American gangs
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kyle Brown , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Recent incidents include overnight gunfire at a gas station and a neighborhood. Law enforcement leaders are calling for action to address violent retaliation among Somali-American gangs.
Law enforcement leaders are calling for action to address violent retaliation among Somali-American gangs. Recent incidents include overnight gunfire at a gas station and a neighborhood. These events follow previous high-profile incidents, including one outside a Catholic church and another at a high school football game.
Further details about the incidents and the law enforcement response are available. The calls for action come after a series of violent events that have raised concerns about gang activity.
Investigations into the incidents are ongoing, and law enforcement sources are working to understand the pattern of violence and develop a response to address it.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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