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Man shot in Minneapolis alley near Nicollet Avenue: MPD
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Joseph Swanson , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
A 23-year-old man was hospitalized Monday night after being shot in an alley near the 1800 block of Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, according to police. Officers arrived to the scene just after 10 p.m. and about 45 minutes later, they spotted a man matching the suspect’s description. Police gave ...
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Key takeaway Officers arrived to the scene just after 10 p.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The shooting in the alley near Nicollet Avenue raises concerns about public safety in a densely populated area of Minneapolis. The fact that the incident occurred just after 10 p.m. on a Monday night suggests that the victim may have been out and about in the neighborhood, potentially walking home or visiting a local business. The proximity to Nicollet Avenue, a major thoroughfare, also raises questions about the potential impact on local businesses and residents. As police work to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting, community members will be watching to see if this incident is an isolated event or part of a larger trend. The ability of the suspect to evade police by jumping a fence and running toward the highway also highlights the challenges of pursuing suspects in the city's urban landscape.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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