Man fatally stabbed near downtown Minneapolis bench
A man was found fatally stabbed near an outdoor bench on the 400 block of 10th Street South in downtown Minneapolis at about 9:45 a.m. Thursday, police said.
The victim was found dead with multiple apparent stab wounds, and Minneapolis police said there have been no arrests and no suspect description or motive released. The FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul report said officers discovered the body near a bench.
The stabbing prompted local social media posts raising downtown safety concerns, with one account noting the scene's proximity to Gateway dog park and others blaming city leaders or calling for stronger measures. Minneapolis police homicide detectives are leading the investigation and have not released further details.
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📊 Relevant Data
Minneapolis recorded 64 homicides in 2025, a 16% decrease from 76 in 2024 but higher than the 48 in 2019.
Homicides fell in Minneapolis and St. Paul last year — Axios
Minneapolis police solved 80% of homicides in 2025, the highest rate in recent history.
Minneapolis police 2025 homicide solve rate the highest in recent history — MPR News
In 2022, Black Americans made up 18% of Minneapolis's population but 77% of the city's homicide victims.
Crime in Minnesota — Wikipedia
📌 Key Facts
- Victim found dead with multiple apparent stab wounds near an outdoor bench
- Location: 400 block of 10th Street South in downtown Minneapolis
- Time: about 9:45 a.m. Thursday morning
- No arrests, suspect details, or motive released; MPD homicide investigation ongoing
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