A tragic mass shooting occurred in a trendy Minneapolis neighborhood on Thursday evening, leaving one police officer dead and five others injured. The incident took place near the intersection of 22nd Street and Blaisdell Avenue in the city’s Whittier neighborhood around 6 p.m., according to law enforcement sources.
Minneapolis police confirmed that six people – two officers and four civilians – were shot during the shooting, which has left the community shaken. The deceased officer was a 28-year-old who succumbed to their injuries, while another officer is currently in critical condition. Governor Tim Walz took to Twitter to express his condolences and support for law enforcement officers working to keep the neighborhood safe, noting that the state stands ready to provide any resources necessary.
The Post has reached out to the Minneapolis Police Department for more information on the ongoing investigation. The shooting occurred in the Whittier neighborhood, known for its bustling restaurant scene and home to the esteemed Minneapolis Institute of Art. After the incident, dozens of officers were seen gathered at the Hennepin County Medical Center in downtown Minneapolis, some visibly emotional as they received updates on their colleagues’ conditions.
Residents who had been evacuated from their homes nearby returned to find a heavy police presence, with several waiting behind law enforcement to be let back inside. Reuben Molina, who was at home when the shooting occurred, told local media that he heard several shots and a woman calling 911 to report two people shot in the head. He described hearing bullets ricocheting off various surfaces as he attempted to get help for those injured.
This tragic incident has undoubtedly left the Whittier neighborhood shaken, with residents and law enforcement officers alike grappling with the loss of a young officer and the injury of others who were simply doing their job to protect and serve their community.
