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Minneapolis Shooting Near High School Kills 1, Injures 6 as Gunman Remains at Large

Police say a lone gunman used a high-velocity .223 rifle before fleeing in a vehicle.

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Overview

  • The attack occurred around 1:30 p.m. on the 2900 block of Clinton Avenue S., on a sidewalk across from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.
  • Investigators say roughly 30 rounds were fired from about 15 yards at a group gathered outside.
  • One man died at the scene, and five men and one woman were wounded; three were initially critical but all are expected to survive.
  • The suspect remains unidentified after leaving in a vehicle, and police are reviewing substantial evidence while asking for tips and surveillance footage.
  • ShotSpotter alerted officers to the gunfire, and officials note the city has seen multiple mass-shooting incidents this year.