17-year-old shot, killed in Minneapolis identified
The scene where a 17-year-old boy was found shot is taped off Sunday, June 21, 2020, at 30th and Knox avenues north in Minneapolis.[KSTP]
A 17-year-old who was shot and killed Sunday night in north Minneapolis has been identified.
According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office, Diontae Rayquan Wallace died of a gunshot wound to the back. His death was ruled a homicide, and police are investigating.
17-year-old killed in shooting in north Minneapolis
Minneapolis Police said officers responded to a report of a shooting at 8:09 p.m. in the area of 30th and Knox avenues. There, they found a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Lifesaving measures were attempted and the victim was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
An investigation remains ongoing. Police haven't announced any arrests in the shooting.