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South Minneapolis shooting on Lake Street kills young man
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound. The incident is being investigated as a homicide.
A fatal shooting occurred on Wednesday. Officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound. The incident is being investigated as a homicide. Preliminary information indicates two males were seen leaving the area. No arrests have been made at this time.
Further details about the incident are being gathered by investigators. The police department is seeking information about what led up to the shooting.
The identity of the victim has not been released. Investigators have processed the scene and are working to learn more about the incident.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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