Man fatally shot in Uptown Minneapolis parking lot
Minneapolis police say a man was fatally shot around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, while standing with a group of people in a parking lot near Hennepin Avenue and West 24th Street. Responding officers found him with a gunshot wound and he later died at the hospital; his name has not yet been released. Investigators say the gunfire came from outside the group he was standing with, and no arrests have been made as detectives work to determine what led up to the shooting. Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a statement calling the killing "senseless" and pledging to do everything possible to identify those responsible. Anyone with information is urged to contact MPD via email at policetips@minneapolismn.gov or by leaving a voicemail at 612‑673‑5845, as residents again confront late‑night gun violence along a major commercial corridor.
📌 Key Facts
- Shooting occurred about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, near Hennepin Avenue and West 24th Street in Minneapolis.
- Victim was standing with a group in a parking lot when gunfire from outside the group struck him; he died at the hospital.
- No arrests have been made; Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a public statement and MPD is seeking tips at policetips@minneapolismn.gov and 612‑673‑5845.
📊 Relevant Data
In Minneapolis, Black residents make up about 18% of the population but are responsible for 88% of homicides where the offender's race is known to police.
Maligning Minneapolis — City Journal
The rate of any violent crime among Black Minneapolis residents is 27 times higher than among White residents.
Maligning Minneapolis — City Journal
In Minnesota in 2024, Black individuals, who comprise 7% of the population, accounted for approximately 57% of known homicide offenders (98 out of 170).
2024 BCA Uniform Crime Report — Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
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