Man critically injured in Chicago Avenue shooting
Minneapolis police say a man is in critical condition after officers found him with life‑threatening gunshot wounds on the 2900 block of Chicago Avenue late Saturday morning. Officers responded around 11:30 a.m. to reports of a shooting, provided aid and had the victim transported to a hospital, and are now investigating the circumstances; no arrests or suspect information have been released.
📌 Key Facts
- Officers responded to reports of a shooting around 11:30 a.m. Saturday on the 2900 block of Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
- A man was found at the scene with life‑threatening gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital.
- No arrests have been made and investigators are still working to determine what led to the shooting.
📊 Relevant Data
In 2023, the homicide victimization rate for Black persons in the United States was 21.3 per 100,000 population, compared to 3.2 per 100,000 for White persons.
Homicide Victimization in the United States, 2023 — Bureau of Justice Statistics
In 2023, Black persons accounted for 55.8% of homicide victims in the United States, while comprising approximately 13.6% of the population.
Homicide Victimization in the United States, 2023 — Bureau of Justice Statistics
There were 76 homicides in Minneapolis in 2024, up from 72 in 2023 and significantly higher than the 48 in 2019.
Murders plummet nationwide, but rise in Minneapolis — Minnesota Reformer
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