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1 Teen Dead, Another Hurt In North Minneapolis Shooting

MINNEAPOLS (WCCO) — A 15-year-old boy was killed and a 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after a drive-by shooting Friday night in north Minneapolis.

Minneapolis police say officers responded to a report of a shooting with two teenage boys to the 2400 block of Dupont Avenue North around 4:30 p.m.

Officers say they found the 15-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. He died at the scene.

The 16-year-old boy suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and was transported to North Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Officers say the two teens were walking when gunfire erupted from a vehicle. The suspects were gone when officers arrived.

Police say the 15-year-old’s death marks the 95th homicide in the city this year.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips electronically at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org

 


Source: CBS Minnesota

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