Minneapolis Park shooting leaves 1 dead, 5 injured during chaotic night at Boom Island
A peaceful evening at Minneapolis’ Boom Island Park erupted into chaos as gunfire shattered the night, leaving one woman dead and five others wounded. Dive into the shocking details of this devastating mass shooting that turned a popular gathering spot into a scene of tragedy and fear.
There was a mass shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis during a big event, perhaps a barbecue. Police responded at around 9:30 p.m. to the sounds of gunfire and discovered that there was pandemonium with more than 100 people running in fear. It appears that multiple shooters were involved in the shootout.
A woman was found injured in a vehicle near the park entrance and died at the hospital. Five men were also shot: three were found lying on the ground, and two others were driven to hospitals in private cars. One of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries, while the others sustained non-life-threatening ones.
Minneapolis shooting turns Park into ‘War Zone’ as Police investigate
A fourth woman was rendered unconscious by the hubbub of the shooting. The police retrieved hundreds of shell casings from the area, describing it as a "war zone." Officials are attempting to determine the motive behind the attack.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara was gravely concerned with the sheer brutality and the amount of rounds being discharged. He again stated the jaw-dropping nature of the incident and the amount of evidence recovered.
No arrests yet in Minneapolis shooting; Police seek public help
No one has been arrested yet, and their identities have not been made public. The police ask that those with information on the case call them at 612-673-5845 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. No anonymous calls will be received.
The country is in shock and grieving, mourning the loss, and struggling to reconcile the tragedy of the violence. Authorities in the city have promised to increase steps to prevent such an incident and ensure public safety. The investigation is ongoing as officials seek to arrest the perpetrators of violence.
