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Minneapolis Arrests Suspect in Deadly Mass Shooting Amid String of Violence

Five people are dead and six injured after six shootings in 24 hours, with police investigating gang-related motives targeting Native Americans.

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Overview

  • A 34-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with Tuesday night's mass shooting that left three dead and two critically injured in south Minneapolis.
  • Authorities are investigating potential gang-related motives behind six shootings within a 24-hour span, many targeting members of the Native American community.
  • The violence included a Wednesday afternoon shooting outside the Red Lake Nation Embassy, killing a man in his 30s, and another Wednesday night near Lake Street, where a man in his 50s died.
  • Community leaders held vigils and prayer gatherings to mourn the victims and call for action against gun violence, with Native organizations emphasizing healing and solidarity.
  • Mayor Jacob Frey has directed all available city and police resources, coordinating with federal agencies, to address the violence and ensure public safety.