Overview
- In Minneapolis’ Dinkytown near the University of Minnesota, one person was killed and two were injured after officers reported bursts of automatic gunfire; three firearms were recovered and police boosted patrols as they search for suspects.
- An 18-year-old woman was killed and three people were wounded in New Haven after surveillance showed two individuals exchanging fire outside a downtown business, with some victims believed to be caught in crossfire.
- Two teenagers, ages 15 and 17, died after an argument escalated at a Halloween party in Chula Vista, where detectives are seeking witnesses, cellphone video and nearby surveillance footage, with a reward offered for leads.
- At least three people were shot at a Denver house party as officers later found two handguns; the police chief said an officer fired at an armed suspect who fled, and it was unclear if that person was struck.
- Other incidents under investigation include a domestic double homicide in St. Paul, four people shot on Chicago’s Clark Street near Wrigley Field, multiple party-related shootings injuring six in San Antonio, and a fatal shooting near Texas State University in San Marcos.