St. Paul police were called to shots fired at 1400 block of Minnehaha Ave. E. A man was found shot outside the apartment building at 1400 block of Minnehaha Ave. East this morning around 5:45 am. A female was also found shot in an apartment. No arrests have been made. [Minneapolis shootings are at the end of this article]

I’ll update more when it’s available!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Early morning shooting leaves two dead in Saint Paul

Saint Paul police are investigating after two people were shot and killed early this morning Tuesday, Apr. 18.

At about 5:43 a.m., officers were called to the 1400 block of Minnehaha Avenue East on a report of person shot. When officers arrived, they located an adult female inside an apartment complex suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead on scene.

Additional officers were securing the scene when they located a second victim behind the building.
The second victim, a male, was also suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on scene.

Investigators with the police department’s homicide unit will be interviewing witnesses to understand what occurred and who is responsible for both deaths. The forensic services and video management units are processing the scene for evidence to tell a story of what occurred.
A motive in this case has not been determined and the connection between victims is not clear at this time. No arrests have been made.

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct autopsies to positively identify the victims and determine their exact causes of death. That information, along with any updates in the case, will be released on the police department’s Twitter page, @sppdmn.

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• A shooting in Minneapolis on the 1800 block of Nicollet Ave. A victim was found on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the face.  The victim was transported to the hospital.  Several suspects ran, one in a colorful jacket.  Video shows the shot came from a vehicle.  Update: 32-year-old Christopher Stephano Bennett died Friday of his wounds.

Decedent: Bennett, Christopher Stephano (AKA Chris Stephano Bennett)
Age: 32 years
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Date of Injury: 4/18/2023
Location of Injury: Outside of 1819 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
Date of Death: 4/21/2023
Time of Death: 15:13
Location of Death: 701 Park Ave Hennepin Healthcare – In Patient Minneapolis MN 55415
Manner of Death: Homocide
Cause of Death: Gunshot wound of the head
Investigating Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Case No: 2023-02746

• Another shooting on 1900 Elliot Ave.  Police received a report of  7-8 shots fired in the area, when they arrived they found a victim with a gunshot wound to the lower leg.

Another victim was found at South 5th St. & Park Ave. with a gunshot wound to the upper leg. The suspect is described as a tall black male wearing all black clothing. This is another victim of the Elliot street shooting.

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No one has been arrested. The shooting is under investigation.

Decedent: Young, Quinntrail
Age: 34 years
Race: Black/African American Male
Sex: Male
City: Minneapolis
Date & Time of Injury: 4/9/2023
Location of Injury: 1806 Russell Avenue North Minneapolis Minnesota 55411
Date of Death: 4/9/2023
Time of Death: 05:00
Location of Death: 3300 Oakdale Avenue North North Memorial Health Hospital – ER Robbinsdale MN 55422
Manner of Death: Homocide
Cause of Death: Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Case No: 2023-02434
Zip: 55412

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Adult Male Dies After Shooting

April 3, 2023 (Minneapolis) At approximately 5:35 pm this evening, officers from the Minneapolis Police Department’s 1st Precinct responded to the 1500 Block of Park Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found bystanders attempting lifesaving measures on an adult male. Officers took over performing lifesaving measures and determined that the adult male had a gunshot wound to the chest. EMS arrived and transported the adult male to CMC. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the adult male died.

Preliminary information indicates that the adult male got into an argument with an individual who was known to him who then apparently shot him.

Due to the nature of the incident, homicide investigators responded to the scene to begin their investigation.

Forensic scientists from the Minneapolis Police Forensic Division responded to process the scene and collect evidence.

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will release the identity of the deceased male along with the cause and nature of his death.

There have been no arrests.

The GO number is 23-80327

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips may be submitted electronically at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org. All Tips are anonymous and persons providing information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a financial reward.

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A shooting in Minneapolis on the 1500 block of Park Avenue just after 5:30 pm, has left 1 man dead. When police arrived they found the victim on the ground unresponsive with a gunshot to the chest. CPR was immediately started by neighbors until emergency responders arrived.  The victim died shortly at the hospital.

According to reports, the victim and suspected knew each other, and neighbors heard people arguing, followed by a gunshot.

The suspect is said to be a black male wearing a white top and black pants, last seen on foot in the alley.

Decedent: Anderson, Antone Rico
Age: 34 years
Race: White
Sex: Male
City: Hopkins
Date & Time of Injury: 4/3/2023
Location of Injury: 1506 Park Avenue South Minneapolis Minnesota 55404
Date of Death: 4/3/2023
Time of Death: 18:05
Location of Death: Hennepin Healthcare – ER Minneapolis MN 55415
Manner of Death: Homocide
Cause of Death: Gunshot wound of the chest
Case No: 2023-02310
Zip: 55343

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Another call of a shooting 5 minutes later came in as a man shot in an apartment building.  Efforts to revive the victim were unsuccessful.  This shooting to place on Bryant Ave South. Killed was Davante Lavar-King Reid, 29, of Minneapolis, gunshot wound to the chest

Minnesota BCA is investigating, more info as soon as it’s released.

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