Eight people were injured in a shootout at a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis late Monday night, just hours after another mass shooting on the city’s south side. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. near E. Lake Street and 28th Avenue S, according to police. An off-duty officer at a nearby Target was approached by people fleeing gunfire from a few blocks away.
- Eight injured in Minneapolis shootout.
- Shooting occurred at a homeless encampment.
- Victims included critically wounded individuals.
- Evidence indicates exchange of gunfire.
- Encampment set up by local landlord.
- Mayor condemns the ongoing danger.
Responding officers found five victims inside the encampment, including a man and woman both gravely wounded in their tents from headshots. Another man was shot in the stomach. Three others self-transported to hospitals, one with gunshot wounds to the neck and torso. Investigators collected about 30 shell casings, but more may be hidden in debris. Evidence indicates at least two people exchanged gunfire. A fire broke out in a tent during police processing, requiring fire department aid. The encampment was set up by landlord Hamoudi Sabri on a parking lot behind a vacant building he owns. Sabri has defied city citations for months, refusing to dismantle the site.
- Identify and secure the gunmen involved in the exchange of fire.
- Investigate the connection between the encampment and recent violence.
- Address safety concerns at the encampment site, especially with a fire involved.
- Coordinate with city officials to manage illegal encampments and prevent future violence.
This shooting highlights ongoing safety issues linked to homeless encampments and unaddressed gun violence in Minneapolis. Authorities face challenges in controlling these dangerous situations.
Community safety remains a priority as city officials and police work to prevent further incidents and hold responsible parties accountable.
