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After string of Twin Cities shootings, sheriffs call for a regional response to youth gun violence
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Mohamed Ibrahim , as published by Sahan Journal
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The shootings, which occurred in a short period, are linked to what is being referred to as "Somali American gangs. " Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt and Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher held separate news conferences to address the issue.
Law enforcement leaders are calling for a comprehensive response to rising gun violence among youth. A string of recent shootings is connected to gang activity, according to officials. The shootings, which occurred in a short period, are linked to what is being referred to as "Somali American gangs."
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt and Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher held separate news conferences to address the issue. They were joined by police chiefs from nearby departments.
Further details about the shootings and the proposed response are available from the source, including statements from law enforcement officials and information about the affected communities.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Sahan Journal Reading time: 1 min
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