Two men wounded in separate St. Paul shootings
Two men were wounded in separate shootings in St. Paul about 15 minutes apart that police say are believed to be unrelated. In the Payne-Phalen incident, a 43-year-old man was shot during an apparent carjacking, is recovering, could not describe his attacker, and investigators who have made no arrests are asking the public for tips (Sgt. Nichole Sipes, 651-266-5760).
📌 Key Facts
- Two men were wounded in separate St. Paul shootings about 15 minutes apart; St. Paul Police Department (SPPD) says the incidents are believed to be unrelated.
- One of the shootings was a carjacking in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood in which a 43-year-old man was shot and is recovering.
- The 43-year-old victim told police he did not know the attacker and could not provide a description because he was struggling during the carjacking.
- Investigators canvassed the area and spoke with witnesses; as of Monday no suspects had been identified and no arrests were made.
- SPPD issued a public appeal for tips — "big or small" — and provided a direct contact: Sgt. Nichole Sipes, 651-266-5760.
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St. Paul police ask for tips, ‘big or small,’ after man shot and injured during carjacking
New information:
- Police issued a public appeal for tips and provided a direct contact (Sgt. Nichole Sipes, 651-266-5760).
- SPPD says the 43-year-old victim of the Payne-Phalen carjacking is recovering.
- Victim reported he did not know the attacker and could not provide a description due to struggling during the carjacking.
- Investigators canvassed the area and spoke with witnesses; no suspects identified and no arrests as of Monday.
- SPPD reiterates the two shootings about 15 minutes apart are believed unrelated.