Minneapolis, MN
Community members searching for solutions on kids and crime in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Police say the kids, two boys and two girls, were between 11 and 14 years old. One is in critical condition. The early Sunday morning shooting highlights what Minneapolis police say is a continuous cycle of kids, stolen cars and crime.
Leaders of the Agape Movement, based in south Minneapolis, are frustrated with the cycle.
“My first reaction when [we] woke up and saw the news was, ‘Oh no, not again,’” said Bridgette Stewart, the director of communications with Agape Movement. “[Those kids] are suffering life-changing consequences due to injuries by being shot.”
WCCO reached out to Minneapolis police who say they have not made any additional arrests, but this remains an active and open investigation. Police say two of the five minors in the car were arrested less than two weeks ago.
“We are failing to deter this behavior, and with that being said, we are failing these kids as well,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara.
The Agape Movement hopes they can be a small part of the change.
“For us to see the rawness, the real emotion that came from [O’Hara] when he said we are failing our children,” said Stewart. “It takes a village to stop the killings and the village is everyone.”
“We need to pour into them. It’s being me, being what I needed at a young age, so I literally go hoop with them,” said Marquise Bowie, outreach for Agape Movement.
Agape Movement hosts frequent activities for kids in Minneapolis to engage in so group leaders can start building relationships and trust.
“Everyone plays a part. These children belong to everyone, and the moment they step outside of their house, they become our children and we all have to have a vested interest in our youth,” said Stewart.
O’Hara said problems like this will continue until these kids face consequences.
On Monday, the Hennepin County attorney is taking issue with that.
“None of the children who were shot while riding in a stolen car over the weekend had been referred to our office by law enforcement for youth auto theft early intervention,” said Mary Moriarty. “We encourage MPD to collaborate with us to ensure that youth can have access to early and effective interventions.”
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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Minneapolis, MN
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Residents of a northeast Minneapolis apartment were seen evacuating the building after fire crews were called to the scene on Friday morning.
This all happened around 3 a.m. near 5th Street and 7th Avenue Northeast near Saint Anthony Park.
A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crew says that multiple fire crews were on scene and several residents were seen evacuating.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Minneapolis Fire for more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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