Minneapolis Police Department

In observance of the shooting at Annunciation Church last August, which resulted in the deaths of two students and injuries to 30 people, the City of Minneapolis will host a remembrance day. The community is focusing on 'remembrance rather than tragedy,' while MPD officers provided interviews reflecting on their roles during the traumatic incident nearly one year later.

The article reports that the Minneapolis Police Department faces a significant budget challenge due to expected overspending while facing a large deficit. Furthermore, six beaches in Minneapolis are closed because of blue-green algae and elevated E. coli levels. Political news included coverage of primary results for Hennepin County Attorney and national attention on candidates in Michigan’s 11th congressional district.

A man was seriously injured in a North Loop shooting in Minneapolis after 2 a.m. Sunday. Police found evidence of gunfire on Washington Avenue North, and the victim was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center with life-threatening wounds. No arrests have been made.

Two missing teenagers from Minneapolis, Rihana Osman and Aisha Ahmed, have been found safe, prompting the Minnesota BCA to cancel missing person alerts. Osman had been missing since July 23, and Ahmed since July 31; authorities confirmed they were last seen together. Both were located, and the Minneapolis Police Department provided details about their descriptions and requested public assistance during their search.

A new Minneapolis police unit called FAST is targeting non-fatal shootings in the city, and police leaders report it is already making a difference.

Minneapolis Police Department's newly launched Firearm Assault Shoot Team (FAST) unit, formed in March 2023, is addressing non-fatal shootings by deploying 15 detectives, including seven from partner agencies, to investigate incidents promptly. The unit aims to prevent potential homicides by swiftly arresting shooters, with recent arrests including a double shooting on Nicollet Mall. The initiative has $2 million in funding and support from the mayor's office and City Council.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addresses two mass shootings in the city, calling for increased arrests and new tools like cameras, Shot Spotters, and drones to combat crime. The Minneapolis Police Department is short nearly 100 officers, and a court has ordered the city to hire more police, which Frey supports.

Minneapolis Police Department is seeking two individuals who may have information about a serious assault that occurred on May 2 in the Warehouse District. The victim suffered head injuries after being struck and fell on concrete, requiring hospitalization. Authorities are offering a financial reward for tips leading to an arrest and conviction.

Minneapolis is testing civilian crash responders and a juvenile deflection program using a $2.5 million federal grant to reduce police workload and improve emergency response efficiency. The initiative aims to divert 911 calls involving non-injury traffic incidents and low-risk situations away from law enforcement.

Minneapolis city leaders, including Public Safety Chair Jason Chavez, are discussing new strategies to address recent shootings, including cross-jurisdictional coordination, deploying violence disruptors, and high-tech prevention methods. Immediate actions like safety walks and partnerships with neighborhood groups are also being explored.

Minneapolis police are implementing changes in Uptown and Stevens Square following two mass shootings on Sunday. Chief Bill Peterson outlined the department's response and identified East 19th Street and Nicollet as problematic areas.

A 23-year-old man was shot in an alley near Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police pursued a suspect matching the description but lost him near a highway. No arrests have been made.

Minneapolis police are investigating two mass shootings that occurred within 24 hours, with nine people shot near an Uptown nightclub and five adults shot near East 19th Street and Nicollet Avenue. Two victims from the first shooting were hospitalized with potentially life-threatening injuries but are expected to survive.

Minneapolis police are investigating a mass shooting in the Stevens Square neighborhood where five adults were shot, marking the second such incident in the city within 24 hours. The shooting occurred near the 1900 block of Nicollet Avenue around 8:20 p.m., with the victims' conditions remaining unclear as of Sunday night.

Nine people were injured in a shooting outside Reign Event Center in Minneapolis' Uptown area early Sunday. Two victims sustained life-threatening gunshot wounds, while others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the incident, which followed a fight escalating to gunfire, and no arrests have been made.

A suspect was arrested after a fatal shooting in north Minneapolis on Thursday, where a man died from gunshot wounds following an argument over property. The suspect was booked into Hennepin County Jail, and authorities are continuing the investigation.

The Twin Cities topped a list of summer burglaries from 2022-2024, with Minneapolis first and St. Paul fourth. Police advise residents to secure homes, vehicles, and garages to mitigate rising burglary rates, citing data showing increases through May 2024.

A pickup truck with a food trailer was stolen in Minneapolis with three people inside, leading to injuries after two individuals jumped from the moving trailer. The stolen vehicle crashed, separating from the trailer, and police later found the truck unoccupied. No arrests have been made.

Bob Stewart, an 82-year-old veteran, was rescued from a creek after becoming trapped in a ravine, with a Minneapolis police drone using thermal imaging to locate him. The drone-assisted search enabled first responders to reach Stewart quickly, and his family credited the technology with saving his life. The Minneapolis Police Department released the rescue video as part of a debate over expanding its drone program.

Minneapolis leaders are considering a 75-day pilot program to deploy police drones for 911 calls on the north side, facing community pushback during a public hearing. The Minneapolis Police Department, partnering with Skydio Inc., aims to use drones for real-time situational awareness, emphasizing they are not a replacement for officers but a tool to improve response efficiency and safety.

The Minneapolis Police Department is sharing new data on a police team focused on responding to non-fatal shootings in the city. The team's early results will be disclosed, highlighting efforts to address such incidents.

One person died and four others were injured in four separate shootings across Minneapolis between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Incidents occurred in north and northeast Minneapolis, with police noting large crowds at two scenes. No arrests have been made, and all cases remain under investigation.

Heightened security measures, including a visible Minneapolis Police Department and Park Police presence, were implemented at Boom Island Park and other Red, White and Boom venues during the Fourth of July celebrations. The increased safety efforts aim to prevent dangerous incidents, such as fireworks-related attacks and a 2022 shooting that injured seven people.

A Minneapolis police officer was fired after an internal investigation found he liked a Facebook comment referencing lynching. The officer had served on the force for 18 years.

A Minneapolis police officer with a history of discipline was fired after liking a social media comment referencing lynching. The officer, Joseph Klimmek, admitted to liking the comment but claimed ignorance of its racial connotations, leading to his dismissal by former Police Chief Brian O’Hara.

Federal and state officials will announce criminal charges against multiple defendants in a major Minnesota drug trafficking investigation. The case involves two Minnesota-based organizations linked to fentanyl trafficking, firearms violations, and violent crimes.

A 15-year-old girl was shot near downtown Minneapolis and is expected to survive with non-life-threatening injuries. Two boys, ages 14 and 15, were arrested in connection with the incident. The shooting occurred in the Loring Park neighborhood, and the victim was treated at Hennepin County Medical Center.

A man died after a shooting in south Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon. Police were alerted by ShotSpotter and 911 calls, but the victim succumbed to his injuries at Hennepin County Medical Center. This incident marks the 26th homicide in Minneapolis this year.

A shooting in north Minneapolis near Penn Avenue injured a man with non-life-threatening wounds. Police are investigating the incident, with no arrests made.

A shooting occurred outside Mortimer’s Bar in Minneapolis early Saturday morning, resulting in one person injured. The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made.

A new analysis of Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) disciplinary decisions reveals coaching was used in 45% of misconduct cases between January 2024 and May 2026, primarily for 'minimal impact' violations. Coaching, defined as non-disciplinary by MPD, keeps case details private under state law, raising concerns about transparency and public accountability.

Minneapolis City Council members emphasize reform, fiscal responsibility, and community trust as key criteria for selecting the next police chief. Council members Jason Chavez and LaTrisha Vetaw highlight the need for a candidate committed to police accountability, transparency, and engaging with the community. Disagreements over the reappointment of Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette are noted but not seen as directly impacting the police chief search.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faces a court order requiring the city to meet a minimum of 731 sworn officers in the police department by January 4 or risk a contempt trial. The requirement stems from a 2022 Minnesota Supreme Court ruling and a petition by the Upper Midwest Law Center, as staffing levels have declined since 2019 due to officer departures.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey outlined a 16-week process to select a new police chief by mid-fall, replacing Brian O’Hara, who resigned after interfering with an investigation into his conduct. The process includes stakeholder engagement, recruitment, and multiple interview rounds before submitting a nomination to the city council in October or November.

Hennepin County and Minneapolis approved a $250,000 joint agreement to fund a new position in the county attorney’s office to assist survivors of felony-level 'Gone On Arrival' (GOA) domestic violence cases. Advocates criticize the decision to exclude a longtime partner, Cornerstone, and question why felony and non-felony GOA cases were treated differently in response protocols.

Three people were injured in a shooting on Girard Avenue North in north Minneapolis on Monday night. All injuries were non-life-threatening, and police found the victims at two locations near the 1500 and 1600 blocks. No arrests have been made as authorities investigate the incident.

A shooting near University Avenue Northeast in Minneapolis hospitalized multiple people, including one man with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. Police reported multiple rounds of gunfire and collected evidence at the scene, but no arrests have been made.

Minneapolis Police are investigating a fatal shooting on Lyndale Avenue South in south Minneapolis where one man was killed and another injured. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. in a parking lot involving two groups, with no arrests announced.

Brian O’Hara, former Minneapolis Police Chief, has launched a consulting firm called O’Hara Leadership Group, LLC, following his resignation after an investigation found he interfered with an inquiry into his conduct. The firm aims to assist communities and organizations in managing crises and rebuilding trust, as Minneapolis seeks a new police chief.

Minneapolis has not yet started the official search for a permanent police chief following Chief Brian O’Hara’s resignation. City leaders, including Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette and MPD Bureau Chief Ganesha Martin, stated police reform efforts remain on track and emphasized the search process is still in early planning stages.