Overview
- The gunfire occurred during the Eden Prairie–Minnetonka homecoming game Friday night and two males, 17 and 18 and from St. Paul, were taken to Hennepin Healthcare with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Officials ordered a rapid evacuation of Aerie Stadium and surrounding school grounds, directed families to a reunification site at Round Lake Park, and reported no additional injuries.
- Investigators say the attack is believed to be targeted; multiple law-enforcement sources linked the incident to Somali gang activity while police say they do not yet have specific suspect information or arrests.
- Authorities are searching for at least one getaway vehicle and say they have images from the scene; the investigation is active and officials have asked the public to send tips to the Eden Prairie Police tip line.
- Eden Prairie Schools canceled the homecoming dance, postponed the game to Monday, and will have extra staff and support resources on hand when students return, reflecting concern about safety and community trauma.