Man killed, teen arrested in north Minneapolis shooting
Minneapolis police say a man was fatally shot inside a home on the 1600 block of Thomas Avenue North around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday after an argument, and a 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the killing. The victim, found with multiple gunshot wounds, died at the hospital, and investigators are examining whether the teen may be tied to other violent crimes in Minneapolis this year as Chief Brian O’Hara urges full use of juvenile-justice tools for dangerous youth offenders.
📌 Key Facts
- Officers responded about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday to a reported shooting inside a residence on the 1600 block of Thomas Avenue North in Minneapolis.
- An adult man with multiple gunshot wounds was transported to a hospital, where he later died.
- Police say an argument preceded the gunfire, the suspect initially fled, and a 17-year-old has since been arrested as MPD investigates possible links between the teen and other violent crimes in 2025.
📊 Relevant Data
In north Minneapolis, 80% of residents are Black or African American, compared to 18% citywide.
Why North Minneapolis? — Northside Achievement Zone
Of the 26 recorded homicides in the tri-county area including Minneapolis through May 2025, 77% of victims were non-White.
The demographics of murder — American Experiment
Blacks compose about 18% of the Minneapolis population yet commit 88% of the homicides, with the rate of violent crime among Black residents being 27 times higher than among Whites.
Maligning Minneapolis — City Journal
More than 600 illegal guns have been seized from juveniles by federal agents in Minnesota since 2018, with 150 seized in 2023.
Violent crime trends down year-over-year nationwide, youth involvement persists in Minnesota — KSTP
Violent crime in Minneapolis surged following the 2020 killing of George Floyd, with a spike in violence during the summer of 2025.
Minneapolis, a series of shootings and the grim realities of a tough summer — MPR News
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