BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Police say three people suffered serious injuries after being caught in a hail of bullets Tuesday in Brooklyn Park.
Brooklyn Park police said in a press release that squads were dispatched to the 3500 block of Brookdale Drive just after 4:30 p.m. on reports of a shooting. As officers made their way to the scene they spotted what witnesses described as a suspect vehicle driving away from the scene. Officers pulled the car over and found two people inside suffering from gunshot wounds.
A third shooting victim was located near the crime scene, along with 15 spent shell casings. All three were taken to local hospitals with what police describe as non-life-threatening injuries.
Information gathered on the shooting scene led officers to identify two nearby residences that may be connected to the incident. Search warrants were drafted and served, and inside those homes police located a number of adult male suspects. All were taken into custody, and six firearms were recovered.
In addition, a vehicle was observed attempting to leave the scene. Officers attempted a traffic stop but the driver of the suspicious vehicle fled onto Highway 252. A short time later, police said, the suspect did pull over and was taken into custody.
In total seven suspects are now facing potential charges in the incident. Police say the case remains under active investigation.
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