Crime
At least 1 killed, 5 injured after mass shooting in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS – Police and emergency crews responded to a mass shooting in south Minneapolis that left at least six people wounded, authorities confirmed.
According to initial radio dispatches, officers were called to the area of 29th Street East and Clinton Avenue, where multiple gunshot victims were located.
Police said four of the victims sustained serious injuries, while at least two additional individuals suffered minor wounds.
Some of the victims were found near a nearby McDonald’s restaurant and the CSL Plasma center, investigators noted.
Paramedics treated the injured at the scene before transporting all victims to area hospitals for further care.
Police remain at the scene securing the area and gathering evidence.
The identities of the victims have not been released, and no arrests have been announced at this time.
Authorities have not yet provided information on a possible suspect or motive.
The investigation remains active, and officials are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact Minneapolis police.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.