String of shootings across Minneapolis Saturday morning leave 4 injured

A string of shootings in Minneapolis early Saturday morning left four people injured, following a fatal shooting in the city Friday night.

300 block of Lake Street West

The Minneapolis Police Department said that at around 2:34 a.m., officers were called to Abbott Northwestern Hospital for a man who had been shot and driven by another person. The man’s injuries were deemed life-threatening, and he was taken to Hennepin Healthcare Hospital for treatment.

A short time later, a second man arrived at Hennepin Healthcare with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said information obtained by investigators led them to believe the two were injured in the same incident.

Officers went to the 300 block of Lake Street West, where they found evidence of gunfire.

At this time, the circumstances around the shooting are unknown, and no arrests have been made.

100 block of Fourth Street North

At around 3:15 a.m., officers were monitoring cameras when they saw a man fire shots on the 100 block of Fourth Street North. Shortly after, a man arrived at the hospital with an apparent non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Police spoke with the man and are still working to determine the circumstances around the shooting.

No arrests have been made.

4100 block of Colfax Avenue North

Minneapolis police responded to another shooting at around 8:34 a.m. on the 4100 block of Colfax Avenue North and found a man with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was brought by EMS to the hospital.

The police department said that a fight between the victim and another man led to shots being fired. The other man left the scene before officers arrived.

Authorities are investigating the shooting, and no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information about any of the shootings should email policetips@minneapolismn.gov or call 612-673-5845. You can also submit anonymous tips to CrimeStoppers at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org or call 1-800-222-8477.