Young man shot and killed in south Minneapolis alley, police say

Police are investigating a south Minneapolis shooting that killed a young man Thursday night. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, at around 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a “man down and bleeding in an alley” near the 2600 block of Third Avenue South. When they arrived, officers found a young man with a gunshot wound. Police said officers tried saving his life, but the man died at the scene. Police have not released the victim’s identity. Authorities said they have not made an arrest. Officers secured the area, and MPD forensic scientists processed the scene. Homicide investigators are working to learn what led up to the shooting. Minneapolis police are asking anyone with information to email [email protected] or call 612-673-5845 to leave a voicemail. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online. Police noted that information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a financial reward