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Minneapolis Police Arrest 17-Year-Old After Deadly North Side Home Shooting

Police are probing whether the arrested teenager is linked to other violent incidents this year.

Overview

  • Around 2:30 a.m., officers found a man with multiple gunshot wounds inside a home on the 1600 block of Thomas Avenue North; he later died at the hospital.
  • Authorities say a verbal argument inside the residence escalated to gunfire.
  • A 17-year-old who left before officers arrived was later arrested in connection with the killing.
  • Investigators are reviewing potential connections between the teen and other violent crimes in Minneapolis this year.
  • Chief Brian O’Hara called for community cooperation and asked anyone with information to contact 612-673-5845 or policetips@minneapolismn.gov.