Edina police investigating fatal shooting in strip mall parking lot, suspect in custody

Edina police are investigating a homicide in the parking lot of a strip mall Saturday night.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 3500 block of 70th Street West around 9 p.m., police said in a news release. They found a man with life-threatening injuries.

Despite lifesaving efforts, the man died at the scene. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Darien Jamal Roberson, 23, of St. Paul.

The suspect stayed at the scene and was arrested. Investigators believe the victim and suspect knew each other.