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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Twin Cities see drops in violent crime, but perception remains an issue
While the summer months traditionally bring a rise in crime, this year, both Minneapolis and St Paul are continuing to see significant drops in violent crime. St. Paul has shown a decrease in homicides, assaults and shots fired, and so too has Minneapolis. Murders, assaults and shots fired are all down, and so are other categories in both cities; car thefts and burglaries are also down. "I don't think that it's any one thing that we are doing," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said. "It's a number of strategies that have been working in partnership with a lot of different law enforcement agencies as well as community-based organizations. And I think some of the most significant statistics are the fact that the number of shooting victims year to date is actually below what it was at this point in 2019." For many people, the fear of crime still looms, and for those victimized, there is no solace that others perhaps are being spared. Each incident brings with it lasting fear and pain to those victimized. "I think for a lot of people coming from out of state and other parts of the state come into downtown or come into other parts of the city and see people who are either homeless or suffering from addiction on the street. And I think that gives the perception that it is dangerous when in fact those folks are not," O'Hara said. Minneapolis police are also continuing to recover from the loss of hundreds of officers after the murder of George Floyd. In the summer of 2024, the city gave officers a raise of 22% over the next three years. That has helped with recruitment and retention, with starting officers earning $65,000 a year and the average salary now over $90,000. Last month, for the first time since 2023, the Minneapolis police force topped more than 600 officers. You can watch WCCO Sunday Morning with Esme Murphy and Adam Del Rosso every Sunday at 6 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Early morning shooting in Minneapolis leaves man dead, police searching for shooter
Minneapolis police say a man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning on the city's south side. According to police, officers were called to the 2400 block of 18th Avenue South just before 1 a.m. There, police say a man in his 20's was found with at least one life-threatening injury caused by gunfire. Despite being given aid, he died at Hennepin Healthcare. His name will be released later by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office. At this time, police believe an argument escalated to the shooting. However, the shooter is still on the loose. No information about the shooter has been provided as of this time. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says the community is now "further traumatized" by more gun violence and is asking anyone with information to come forward by either contacting police or CrimeStoppers.
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Man killed in shooting in south Minneapolis Friday morning
Police in Minneapolis are investigating an early morning shooting Friday that left a man dead. According to police, officers responded to the shooting on Franklin Avenue and Lyndale Avenue South around 2:30 a.m. They found a man in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, where he died. Investigators believe that he was speaking to a man in a car who got out and shot at him. Police say the suspect left the scene before officers arrived. "We as a community cannot accept this violence and tragedy as normal," said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office will release the victim's name at a later date. No one has been arrested.
CBS News
20-07-2025
- CBS News
Teen killed in north Minneapolis shooting early Sunday morning
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning on the city's north side. Officers responded to a report of a shooting near Mississippi Drive North and Lyndale Avenue North just after 3 a.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department. Upon arrival, police found a 19-year-old man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures, the man died at the scene. The victim's identity will be released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office. Police say the shooter fled the scene before officers arrived. "Anyone who has information should reach out and provide that information. We are working to do everything we can to find justice for this victim and his family," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said. Anyone with information can contact the Minneapolis Police Department by emailing policetips@ or leaving a voicemail at 612-673-5845. Anonymous tips can be submitted online or by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
CBS News
16-07-2025
- CBS News
Minneapolis police investigating deadly Elliot Park shooting
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in the Elliot Park neighborhood Tuesday evening. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says just before 6:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of 11th Avenue South on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a man in his thirties suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Police and EMS attempted to provide life-saving first aid, but the man died at the scene. O'Hara says investigators believe there was an altercation between a group of individuals who were on the sidewalk that escalated into gunfire. He added that the individuals likely knew each other. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Minneapolis Police Department.
