1 dead, 6 others injured in south Minneapolis shooting
Police are searching for a suspect who shot and killed one person and injured six others at a south Minneapolis intersection in broad daylight Tuesday.
Minneapolis police say the shooting happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. at Clinton Avenue and East 29th Street, just east of Interstate 35. The suspected shooter fired approximately 30 rounds from a high velocity 223 rifle, according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara.
"This level of firepower unleashed in broad daylight is completely sickening and unacceptable," O'Hara said.
A man who lives in the area says he and his family took shelter after hearing the gunshots.
"We went down to the basement," said Eustacio Alatorre. "My wife is scared."
When police arrived at the scene, they found a man who was shot dead. The others who were shot — five men and one woman — were found nearby the area.
Three of the victims have critical injuries, O'Hara said, adding that all of them are expected to survive. He added that at least one of the victims was targeted in the shooting.
A woman whose son works near the shooting says she was concerned moments after hearing about the shooting, but appreciates the efforts of the police.
"I think the solution is exactly what MPD is doing," said Loretta Arradondo. "Being present. Being vigilant. Listening to the community."
Police have yet to make any arrests. The shooter fled the scene in the vehicle, O'Hara said, and investigators are pursuing "strong leads."
Hours after the mass shooting, two more people were killed in separate shootings in the city. The first occurred around 8 p.m., less than a mile from the site of the mass shooting. The second happened in downtown around 2:10 a.m.
A second mass shooting happened less than 24 hours later. See coverage of the Annunciation Catholic School mass shooting in south Minneapolis.