MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A man was shot multiple times outside a south Minneapolis gas station late Thursday night and police said his injuries may be life-threatening. Officers were called to the 1700 block of East Lake Street at about 11:56 p.m. and found the wounded man at the scene.
He was taken to Hennepin Healthcare for treatment. Police said no arrests have been made.
What Police Reported
The Minneapolis Police Department said a possible suspect ran from the area after the shooting. Investigators have not released a description or said what led up to the gunfire.
The department said the victim’s condition was serious enough that he may not survive. Officials did not immediately provide an age for the man or any more details about the shooting.
Investigation Underway
The case has been turned over to the department’s Firearm Assault Shoot Team, which is handling the investigation. That unit is a relatively new part of the police response to gun violence.
Police have not announced any arrests or identified any suspects. The scene was cleared after officers responded to the gas station area late Thursday.
What Is Known Now
At this point, investigators say the most important facts are the time, place and the victim’s condition. The shooting happened just before midnight at a busy corridor on East Lake Street, and police are still trying to determine who fired the shots.
Anyone with information would typically be asked to contact investigators, though police had not included a public request in the available report.
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