Shots fired in Edina neighborhood, no injuries reported

Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Joseph Swanson, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Gunshots were fired in an Edina neighborhood on Wednesday night prompting a large police response to the area. According to Edina police, reports came in close to 9 p.m. that shots were being fired near Yancy Park. No injuries were reported and nobody has been arrested. EYEWITNESS NEWS video from...

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The incident in Edina's southwest neighborhood near Yancy Park has raised concerns about public safety in the typically quiet community. Edina residents can expect a continued police presence in the area as investigators work to gather information and identify those involved. The fact that no injuries were reported and no suspects are in custody suggests that the police are still working to piece together the events surrounding the shooting. Residents who live near the 5500 block of Hansen Road and frequent Yancy Park may be particularly affected by the incident, and some may be hesitant to visit the park until the investigation is complete. As the Edina Police Department asks the public to come forward with information, it is likely that neighbors and community members will be looking for updates on the investigation and any measures being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Category: safety · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Shots fired in Edina neighborhood, no injuries reported

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