St. Paul police probe fatal shooting near Como
St. Paul police say one person is dead after a shooting on the 700 block of North Victoria Street near Como Park. The department has opened a homicide investigation and plans a news conference this morning to share additional details.
đ Key Facts
- One person died after a shooting on the 700 block of N. Victoria St., St. Paul
- St. Paul Police Department is investigating the case as a homicide
- SPPD expects to release more information at a media availability this morning
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In 2023, 98 out of 181 homicide victims in Minnesota were Black, comprising 54% of victims, while Black individuals make up approximately 6.8% of Minnesota's population.
ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE UNIFORM CRIME REPORT 2023 â Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
In 2023, 176 out of 260 known-race homicide offenders in Minnesota were Black, comprising 68% of known offenders.
ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE UNIFORM CRIME REPORT 2023 â Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
The poverty rate for Black Minnesotans in 2023 was 22.5%, compared to 7.5% for White Minnesotans, which may correlate with disparities in homicide involvement.
Poverty Rates in Minnesota â Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
The Como neighborhood in St. Paul, near where the shooting occurred, has a population that is 65.6% White, 10.6% Black, and 13.8% Asian based on 2019-2023 estimates.
Como, St. Paul, Ramsey County, MN Demographics â Point2 Homes