Two shot at Eden Prairie homecoming game; stadium evacuated, scene secured
Two people were shot and injured during the Eden Prairie High School homecoming Friday night, prompting evacuation of the stadium and surrounding areas while emergency crews responded.[1]
Eden Prairie Police, Fire and Hennepin County EMS were on scene about 9:14 p.m. Central, officials said.[1] Authorities later said the area was secured.[1] The homecoming game against Minnetonka was postponed and is scheduled to be completed Saturday at 11 a.m. Central.[1] Parents were asked to reunite with students at Round Lake Park following the evacuation.[1]
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📌 Key Facts
- Two people were shot and injured at the Eden Prairie homecoming on Friday, October 2, 2026, prompting evacuation of the stadium and surrounding areas (Eden Prairie homecoming).
- Emergency responders — Eden Prairie Police, Fire and Hennepin County EMS — were on scene around 9:14 p.m. Central on Friday, October 2, 2026 (Eden Prairie Police).
- Authorities said the area/scene was secured later on Friday, October 2, 2026 (authorities).
- The postponed game against Minnetonka is scheduled to be completed Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. Central (game against Minnetonka).
- Parents were instructed to reunite with students at Round Lake Park following the evacuation (Round Lake Park).
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October 03, 2026
2:32 AM
Eden Prairie homecoming evacuated after 2 shot, scene secured: Police
New information:
- Confirms there was a shooting incident tied to the evacuation and that two people were injured.
- Clarifies the emergency response time as around 9:14 p.m. Friday, with Eden Prairie Police, Fire and Hennepin County EMS on scene.
- Specifies that the game against Minnetonka will be completed Saturday at 11 a.m. and that parents are to reunite with students at Round Lake Park.
- States explicitly that authorities now say the area has been secured.