Three Dead, Three Injured in Minneapolis Homeless Encampment Shootings

Minneapolis police investigate potential links between two fatal shootings over the weekend as Mayor Frey points to fentanyl as a key factor.

Two separate shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments left three people dead and three injured over the weekend.
Authorities are investigating whether the shootings, occurring within 24 hours and less than four miles apart, are connected.
Victims include Christopher Martell Washington, Louis Mitchell Lemons Jr., and Deven Leonard Caston, all identified by the medical examiner.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey attributes the violence to the influence of fentanyl, emphasizing the drug's impact on crime and safety.
Police have not made any arrests and continue to seek leads, urging residents to accept available resources to prevent further violence.