A mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Tuesday afternoon left one person dead and multiple others injured. The incident happened on Clinton Avenue, just opposite Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, when a suspect opened fire on a group of people on the pavement.
Suspect Fired 30 Rounds Using High-Velocity Rifle
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara revealed that the suspect used a .223 high-velocity rifle and fired at least 30 rounds at around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
When officers arrived, they found several victims with gunshot wounds. One victim died at the scene, while at least five others were injured. Although some were critically hurt, police confirmed all are expected to survive.
Police Call Attack ‘Sickening and Unacceptable’
“Earlier this afternoon, our city experienced a deeply troubling act of violence,” O’Hara said. “This level of firepower unleashed in broad daylight is completely sickening and unacceptable.”
What We Know About the Suspect
According to Chief O’Hara, the suspect fled in a vehicle after the shooting and remains on the run. Police are currently conducting a city-wide manhunt and reviewing evidence to track down the gunman.
Authorities have urged Minneapolis residents to share any information or surveillance footage that could help in the investigation.
