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.
MONROE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 27-year-old Monroe Township man has been charged in connection with the death of 15-year-old Trenton Grant and the serious injuries suffered by the teenager’s mother and stepfather following a violent stabbing incident in Monroe Township, Michigan.
Tyson Alexander Grant faces six criminal charges stemming from an incident reported during the early morning hours of Saturday, October 17, in the 1200 block of Raintree Boulevard, according to Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffery A. Yorkey.
The charges include open murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder, two counts of carjacking, and one count of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer or other first responder.
According to the prosecutor’s office, each of the first five charges carries a maximum possible penalty of life in prison. The charge of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer or first responder carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine.
Authorities were dispatched to the Raintree Boulevard area on October 17 after receiving a report of a stabbing.
Upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered multiple people suffering from lacerations and stab wounds. They also found the body of 15-year-old Trenton Grant.
Several people were transported to a hospital for treatment. Investigators subsequently began treating the teenager’s death as a homicide.
The incident prompted a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing and the injuries sustained by the other victims.
Prosecutors have not publicly disclosed the nature of the relationship, if any, between Tyson Alexander Grant and the victims.
According to the Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Tyson Alexander Grant is currently hospitalized in Lucas County, Ohio, with injuries stemming from the incident.
Prosecutors intend to seek his extradition to Monroe County after he is discharged from the hospital so the criminal proceedings can move forward.
As of the latest information provided by prosecutors, a date for Grant’s initial court appearance has not been scheduled.
The six charges reflect the allegations filed against Grant. The case remains subject to the judicial process, and the allegations have not yet been proven in court.
Authorities have not provided additional details about the events leading up to the stabbing or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s injuries.
The investigation and court proceedings are expected to provide further information as the case develops.