September 21, 2025
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Man killed in shooting near Peavey Field Park

Minneapolis police say a man was shot just before midnight Saturday near Chicago Avenue and E. Franklin Avenue by Peavey Field Park in the Ventura Village neighborhood and later died at the hospital. MPD says an altercation preceded the gunfire, a possible suspect ran from the scene, and no arrests have been made; Chief Brian O’Hara is asking anyone with information to contact police or CrimeStoppers.

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Key Facts

  • Shooting occurred just before midnight Saturday near Chicago Ave & E. Franklin Ave (Peavey Field Park, Ventura Village)
  • Male victim transported to a hospital with at least one gunshot wound and died
  • MPD reports an altercation preceded the shooting; a possible suspect fled; no arrests
  • Chief Brian O’Hara urged the public to share tips via MPD tip line or CrimeStoppers

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Man dies in shooting near Peavey Field Park in Minneapolis
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald) September 21, 2025
  • Shooting occurred just before midnight Saturday near Chicago Ave & E. Franklin Ave (Peavey Field Park, Ventura Village)
  • Male victim transported to a hospital with at least one gunshot wound and died
  • MPD reports an altercation preceded the shooting; a possible suspect fled; no arrests