Man found shot dead in south Minneapolis, police find gun nearby
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating a homicide that occurred in the city's Phillips neighborhood Monday afternoon.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says officers received two different ShotSpotter reports on the 2900 block of Fifth Avenue South shortly before 4 p.m.
Officers found a 24-year-old man suffering from several gunshot wounds in the yard on East 29th Street between Portland Avenue and Fifth Avenue South, police say. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Officers found evidence of gunfire in the area as well as a handgun with an extended magazine.
No arrests have been made. MPD is investigating the incident.
"It's extremely difficult as police officers to see the results of this violence day in and day out, to see young people who have been killed dead on the street," O'Hara said regarding the shooting.
The victim's was identified as Lojuron Emmanuel from Minneapolis.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or to submit a tip online. All tips are anonymous.
