Overnight shooting in south Minneapolis leaves man seriously injured

A man who was shot in the head early Sunday morning in south Minneapolis is hospitalized with serious injuries.

According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting around 12:30 a.m. north of Lake Street on 14th Avenue South. Police found a 45-year-old man in the street who had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.

Officers provided aid to the victim until medics could take him to the hospital. Police say his injuries are “potentially life-threatening.”

At least one shot was fired from a car that fled the scene before officers arrived, early investigation shows.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Minneapolis Police Department or contact Crime Stoppers of Minnesota by calling 800-222-8477 or submitting an anonymous tip online.