Mass shooting in Minneapolis, several juveniles shot

By Crime Watch MN, Aug. 18, 2024

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Three to four juveniles were reported to have been shot inside a stolen vehicle “riddled with bullet holes” on the 1400 block of Plymouth Avenue North (near Humboldt), in north Minneapolis. The vehicle had been reported stolen on Saturday, according to dispatch audio.

Crime Watch reported just after 1 a.m., 911 received a call reporting a shooting from a child caller, according to dispatch audio. The caller said a person was shot in the arm and leg.

Police arrived and found several juveniles shot at the address. One female was reported to be shot in the arm and leg and had a broken leg. Police arriving on scene said three to four juveniles had been shot and requested several EMS rigs.

One 911 caller nearby reported that a bullet came through their window.

Just prior to the report of the shooting, police in the area said they heard 20–30 shots near 14th and Dupont Avenue North. The dispatcher said there was a corresponding Shotspotter activation.

According to further dispatch audio, an approximately 12-year-old male was shot in the arm, another 13-year-old male was shot in the back. Both were talking and breathing on the way to the hospital. Information on any other injured parties was not immediately available.

Crime Watch will continue to follow developments in this incident.

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