Man dies after shooting at Eagan gas station Saturday night
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UPDATE: Sunday evening, Eagan police announced that the victim from a Saturday night shooting at a gas station had succumbed to his injuries earlier in the day.
Eagan resident Faisal A. Abukar, 33, was identified as the victim.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Eagan Police Department at 651-675-5700.
A shooting investigation is underway in Eagan Saturday.
At 6:56 p.m., Eagan police responded to a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1900 block of Silver Bell Road.
Officers’ early investigation indicates that the suspect left in a vehicle, crashed the vehicle close by and fled the scene on foot, according to a press release. Police were able to apprehend the suspect and recover a weapon.
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The victim was taken to the hospital and his current condition is unknown.
As of 10:15 p.m., the scene is still being processed and witnesses are being interviewed, the release said.
An investigation is underway. The Eagan Police Department does not believe there is a threat to the public.
There is no further information available at this time.
An earlier version of this story continues below.
At about 7 p.m. Saturday, a large police presence was gathered at the Marathon Gas station in the 1900 block of Silver Bell Road in Eagan.
KSTP crews on scene spotted multiple evidence markers, a running red car, and much of the area closed off in crime scene tape.
As of 9 p.m., investigators were still present.
The gas station is near the Twin Cities Premium Outlets and Highways 13 and 77.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to gather more information about this situation. Check back at kstp.com for updates.