MINNEAPOLIS — Police said two people, a man and a woman, were killed in separate overnight shootings. Later, officials announced a third person was also fatally shot.
At 1:37 a.m. Saturday, police were told that a woman had arrived at the hospital with gunshot injuries. MPD said in a press release that by the time officers arrived, the woman had died.
Police said their preliminary investigations led them to a scene at the 2200 block of North 2nd Street.
At 1:48 a.m., police responded to the area of East Lake Street under the bridge that goes over Hiawatha after hearing that another person had been shot. According to the release, police found an adult man with a gunshot wound there.
Officers said paramedics took the man to the hospital in "grave condition," but he died a short time later.
MPD said after speaking with witnesses, investigators learned that a group of people in cars "took over" the area of East Lake Street under the bridge. The motorists were "driving recklessly and spinning around in their cars causing damage to the roadway" when two of the people got into an argument.
Police said they believe the two people started shooting at each other. The man who was killed had pulled over to watch the vehicles and was struck by a stray bullet. Police said he was outside his car when he was shot.
Later on Saturday morning, officials announced a shooting in downtown Minneapolis. Metro Transit said officers saw the shooting just after 2 a.m., and a Metro Transit officer shot the suspect in the leg.
The man allegedly shot by the suspect died at the hospital. The suspect was also taken to the hospital, where he was treated before being taken to the Hennepin County Detention Center on pending charges.
MPD is investigating the fatal shooting, and the BCA will investigate the officer's nonfatal shooting of the suspect.
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MPD said anyone with information in the cases is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org. All tips are anonymous, and police said those who provide information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a financial reward.
