Police seek suspect who shot at officers in north Minneapolis; no injuries

Police in north Minneapolis say they're looking for an individual who shot at officers on Monday afternoon.

Officials said the officers were shot at by a passenger in a vehicle while patrolling near the intersection of 36th Avenue North and Penn Avenue around 3:15 p.m. They did not return fire.

Police said no one was injured in the incident and law enforcement has since searched and secured the scene.

Residents in the neighborhood were briefly asked to shelter in place on Monday evening, though the order has since been lifted. 

According to police, the suspect may be armed. He's described by officials as a Black male in his late teens with a medium-large build and thick dreads. Officials said he was wearing a pink sweatshirt at the time of the shooting. 

Samaya Shepard said she saw several teenagers in a car as police swarmed the area.

"It's concerning that our youth is getting younger and younger with the gun violence and violence in general," Shepard said.

Officials said there is "no reason to believe there is an ongoing safety risk" for residents.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to email the Minneapolis Police Department or call the agency at 612-673-5845 and leave a voicemail. People wishing to submit an anonymous tip can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or use their online form.