Crime
Multiple people injured after mass shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Emergency crews responded to a major shooting incident Sunday evening at Boom Island Park in Northeast Minneapolis, where at least four individuals sustained gunshot wounds amid reports of over 100 rounds being fired.
According to initial reports from first responders at the scene, one of the victims, a 20-year-old female, was found in cardiac arrest after being shot in the left side of the chest.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was being actively performed on her by EMS personnel.
A 23-year-old male was also critically injured, sustaining gunshot wounds to his right hip and right arm.
Another victim, a 20-year-old male, was shot in both the neck and abdomen.
Additionally, a 25-year-old male was reportedly shot in the chest.
The condition of all victims remains unknown at this time, and authorities have not yet confirmed whether there were additional injuries.
The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), along with multiple EMS units—reportedly at least five ambulance rigs—arrived on the scene shortly after the shooting occurred.
Witnesses reported hearing a barrage of gunfire, describing the situation as chaotic and terrifying.
A large police perimeter has since been established, and Boom Island Park remains an active crime scene.
No suspect information has been released, and no arrests have been made as of the latest available update.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or who may have video footage or other information to come forward.
The MPD has not ruled out the possibility that the shooting may have involved multiple suspects or been gang-related, but officials stressed that the investigation is in its early stages.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Crime
ICE Tear Gas Canister Strikes Family Vehicle in Minneapolis, Six Children Hurt, Including Infant, Taken to Hospital
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Emergency responders and community members reported a distressing incident during ongoing federal immigration enforcement activity in south Minneapolis, involving the use of tear gas and other crowd-control tactics by federal agents and resulting in injuries to several civilians, including children.
According to local witnesses and media reports, after a federal law enforcement operation involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier in the week, tensions remained high in the surrounding neighborhood.
In one reported episode, residents attempting to leave an area where tear gas was being deployed sought to escape the effects of the chemical agents by entering a vehicle.
As tear gas canisters spread through nearby streets, a family with multiple children, including infants and young minors, was forced to shelter inside their car.
A tear gas canister reportedly landed under or near the vehicle, causing widespread irritation and breathing difficulties for those inside.
Emergency services were called, and some family members — including the children — were taken by ambulance for medical evaluation after experiencing breathing issues.
One infant was reported to have experienced breathing distress and received emergency medical attention.
Reports from bystanders indicated that parents administered first aid at the scene, including mouth-to-mouth resuscitation for a young child, before paramedics arrived.
Witness accounts describe the situation as chaotic but nonviolent on the part of the civilians, with several families attempting simply to leave the area as federal agents used tear gas and less-lethal munitions.
Those accounts state that no active threat to officers was present at the time the gas was deployed near the family vehicle.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement confirming the specific details of this encounter or whether federal agents intended to target the vehicle.
The Minneapolis Police Department and federal agencies involved in the operation have not publicly corroborated all aspects of the civil accounts, and the situation remains under review by local law enforcement.
Officials continue to investigate multiple related events unfolding in Minneapolis, including other recent uses of force by federal agents.
Local health officials and emergency responders are urging anyone affected by tear gas exposure to seek medical attention.
Community leaders have called for a thorough and transparent review of federal crowd-control tactics and their impact on bystanders, particularly children and other vulnerable individuals.