Three wounded in Metro Transit bus shooting
Authorities say a person exited a Metro Transit bus near 36th and Penn Avenues North in Minneapolis around 3:30 p.m. Friday and then fired into the bus, injuring three people. Two victims have non-life-threatening injuries and a third is in critical but stable condition; police are searching for the suspect and plan to release imagery.
đ Key Facts
- Shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 19 near 36th & Penn Aves N
- Three victims found on the bus; two non-life-threatening, one critical but stable
- Suspect fled; Metro Transit and Minneapolis police seeking tips and working to release imagery
đ Relevant Data
In Near North Minneapolis, 49.8% of the population is Black or African American, based on 2019-2023 American Community Survey data.
Near North Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN Demographics â Point2Homes
In Minneapolis, the rate of violent crime among Black residents is 27 times higher than among White residents.
Maligning Minneapolis â City Journal
In Minnesota, African Americans were 7 times more likely to be victims of murder in 2020 compared to their population share.
The demographics of crime in Minnesota â American Experiment
Reported crime on Metro Transit decreased by 6% in 2024 compared to 2023, with 7,402 crimes reported in 2024.
Metro Transit ridership up 6% in 2024, crime down 6% â CBS News
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