Authorities in Minnesota are investigating a string of violent incidents that left three people dead and one injured in what officials describe as “targeted shootings” across two cities over the weekend. Police say the cases appear to be connected and do not pose a threat to the general public.
The first shooting took place shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday in Coon Rapids, a city located just north of Minneapolis. Officers were called to an apartment complex following reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they discovered two people—an adult man and woman—dead inside one of the units. A third victim, another adult male, was found suffering from serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive, according to local authorities.
Less than an hour later, Minneapolis police responded to a separate shooting incident in the city’s north side. There, officers found a man fatally shot at a residence. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was declared dead at the scene. Investigators believe this shooting is linked to the earlier incident in Coon Rapids.
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, which is leading the investigation into the Coon Rapids shooting, stated that early evidence indicates the victims were intentionally targeted and knew the suspect. Officials stressed that there is no reason to believe the public is in danger, and they are not treating the case as a random act of violence.
So far, authorities have not released the names of any of the victims, pending notification of their families. No arrests have been made, and a suspect has not yet been identified publicly. Law enforcement agencies from both Coon Rapids and Minneapolis are working closely with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension as they continue to investigate the timeline and motive behind the attacks.
Autopsies are underway to determine exact causes of death. Police are urging anyone with information related to the shootings to come forward.
