Minneapolis Homeless Encampment Mass Shootings Injure 13

On Monday, two mass shootings at a homeless encampment in Minneapolis resulted in injuries to 13 people, with five individuals in critical condition after being affected by what police say was a connected incident.

The first shooting occurred just after 11 a.m. at the intersection of East Lake Street and Stevens Avenue, where five individuals were reported injured, some with life-threatening wounds. A few hours later, around 10 p.m., gunfire erupted again at a different camp located near South 28th Avenue and East Lake Street, injuring eight more individuals.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara revealed that officers discovered two victims with gunshot wounds to the head inside a tent. Three other injured individuals were transported to a local hospital. Investigators recovered multiple shell casings, indicating that someone at the site may have returned fire.

“It’s tragic. It’s scary. It’s unacceptable. And sadly, that’s not surprising,” remarked Mayor Jacob Frey to reporters on Tuesday morning.

O’Hara echoed the sentiment, stating, “Here we are again in the aftermath of mass shootings, which is not normal.”

Mayor Frey mentioned that the city has attempted for months to dismantle the encampment, which was impacted by a second shooting, but has faced resistance from the property owners.

“These homeless camps are not safe for the people within them, nor are they safe for the surrounding neighborhoods,” he added.

The city of Minneapolis has witnessed five mass shootings in just three weeks. This alarming trend includes the incident at a Catholic school on August 27th, where two children lost their lives and 21 others sustained injuries.

No arrests have been made in connection with Monday’s shootings, and the police are actively exploring potential links between the incidents.