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Police: Vehicle reportedly drives through pro-Palestinian rally in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS -- No injuries were reported after someone allegedly drove their vehicle through a crowd rallying in support of Palestinians on Sunday.

The Minneapolis Police Department says it received several reports of disturbances surrounding a demonstration near the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lyndale Avenue around 3:23 p.m.

Various witnesses reported a vehicle driving through the crowd and one person reported the sound of a gunshot, according to MPD.

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Pro-Palestinian demonstration held near Loring Park and the Walker Art Center WCCO

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No injuries have been reported related to the demonstrations and no victims have come forward, police say.

MPD says it is conducting follow-up investigations and that there have been no arrests.

A similar protest is planned for Wednesday afternoon outside Rep. Betty McCullom's office in St. Paul, according to the Minnesota Anti-War Committee, which helped organize Sunday's demonstration.

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