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Minneapolis Teen Fatally Shot at Birthday Party as Police Open Homicide Investigation

Investigators hold a teenage person of interest while determining who fired the single shot.

Overview

  • Officers responded just before 11 p.m. to a home near Russell Avenue North and 29th Avenue in the Jordan neighborhood.
  • The initial 911 call reported a self-inflicted wound, but investigators later concluded someone else may have fired the gun.
  • The boy was found in the basement and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Police say several teenage boys were gathered for a birthday celebration when the shooting occurred.
  • Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or exact age, and the investigation remains active.