Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis police remain vigilant after New Orleans attack
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Law enforcement officials in Minnesota are reacting to the horrific attack in New Orleans, saying they stand in solidarity with the New Orleans Police Department during this difficult time.
MPD reflecting
What they’re saying: “We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and families affected by the tragic attack in New Orleans. This senseless act of violence is deeply shocking, and our hearts go out to everyone involved,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara on Wednesday.
Security top of mind
Dig deeper: The attack comes at a time when conversations around revitalizing the urban core of the City of Minneapolis revolves around re-imagining areas like Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse District to attract more visitors and host special events.
“Downtown is becoming a playground. It is becoming a destination. A place of entertainment that is thriving in every single sense,” said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey when he announced his latest goals with the Downtown Action Plan in October.
One measure of success for this plan would mean large crowds.
MPD planning for high traffic
What to know: For law enforcement, especially in major cities, it is a critical task to ensure public safety at crowded gatherings and events.
Chief O’Hara reiterated his agency’s commitment to working tirelessly with partners to protect the community from threats, while saying they are constantly evaluating security measures.
“MPD has been and will continue to plan for and staff major events in the city, along with additional staffing during high traffic times like our Late Night Safety plan does during bar close downtown,” O’Hara said. “The numerous high-profile national events that were hosted in Minneapolis in 2024 without major disruptions is a testament to the incredible work being done by all members of the MPD.”
O’Hara also added he commends the courage and swift actions of the first responders in New Orleans.
The Source: Minneapolis Police Department
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis shooting on Fremont Avenue North leaves 1 man dead
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A shooting in north Minneapolis left a man dead on Friday night.
Fatal Minneapolis shooting
What we know: Minneapolis police say they responded to the 3200 block of Fremont Avenue North for a ShotSpotter activation around 6:20 p.m.
Officers then found a man with life-threatening gunshot wounds and began CPR until he was taken to the hospital.
Police say the man later died at North Memorial Medical Center.
The shooting is still being investigated, and the victim’s identity is expected to be released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office at a later date.
What they’re saying: Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara spoke about the shooting and urged anyone with knowledge of it to speak to law enforcement.
“Our investigators will work tirelessly to try and find answers about what happened to this man for his family,” Chief O’Hara said. “I urge anyone who may know what happened to contact our investigators.”
Authorities are asking anyone with information on the shooting to email policetips@minneapolismn.gov or leave a voicemail at 612-673-5845.
The Source: A news release from the Minneapolis Police Department.
Minneapolis, MN
North Minneapolis shooting leaves 21-year-old man dead
One man has died after a shooting in north Minneapolis Friday night.
At around 6:20 p.m., officers responded to the 3200 block of Fremont Avenue North, where they found a 21-year-old man with life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Minneapolis police provided medical aid before he was brought to the hospital, where he later died. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will release the man’s identity at a later time.
Investigators are working to determine what led up to the shooting. No arrests have been made.
“Our investigators will work tirelessly to try and find answers about what happened to this man for his family,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. “I urge anyone who may know what happened to contact our investigators.”
Anyone with information should leave a voicemail at 612-673-5845 or email policetips@minneapolismn.gov.
Minneapolis, MN
Family thankful strangers stopped to help their injured daughter after Minneapolis hit-and-run
Family thankful strangers stopped to help their injured daughter after Minneapolis hit-and-run
Minneapolis police are trying to track down a blue sedan they believe may be responsible for a hit-and-run that critically injured a 26-year-old nurse on New Year’s Day.
The victim, identified by her family as Michaela Howk, was crossing the street at 4th Avenue Northeast and University Avenue Northeast around 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
“She’s always been a fighter,” said Michael Howk, the victim’s father, as she’s being treated for numerous injuries at a Minneapolis hospital.
The family is urging anyone with information about the hit-and-run to contact authorities.
“Please come forward; it’s the worst thing in the world to leave someone laying like that,” Michael said.
The family is thankful that other people who saw their daughter injured on the street stopped to help her until medics arrived.
“As horrible as it is, what happened to her, if it wasn’t for the people who stopped to be with her, she wouldn’t be with us,” said Sheila Howk, the victim’s mother. “Michaela has a lot of angels looking out for her.”
Michaela had just moved back home to Minnesota to become a nurse at a local hospital and was scheduled to start the new job this coming Monday.
“Now she’s getting cared for instead of her caring for others,” said Sheila.
Her 26-year-old daughter is being treated for head trauma, broken bones and spinal injuries.
A fundraising page, started by loved ones, was started to help with her recovery
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