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Teen killed, another injured in north Minneapolis shooting

According to MPD, a 15-year-old boy died at the scene in the area of the 2400 block of Dupont Avenue North. A 16-year-old victim showed up later at North Memorial.
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MINNEAPOLIS — A teen was killed and another was wounded after a shooting Friday in north Minneapolis.

According to Minneapolis Police, officers were called to the 2400 block of Dupont Avenue North at around 4:30 p.m. on a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old boy, who died at the scene. 

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified the teen on Jan. 3 as 15-year-old Santana Da'quan Jackson of Minneapolis. His cause of death was by multiple gunshot wounds and manner of death was ruled a homicide.

A second victim, a 16-year-old, showed up at North Memorial a short time later with what they believe to be non life-threatening injuries.

Police say they believe the two victims were walking when someone in a vehicle started shooting. The vehicle then drove off before authorities arrived at the scene.

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