Family Members Mourn Woman Killed In North Mpls. Shooting
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Family and friends gathered Sunday to mourn a woman who was found shot to death in north Minneapolis Saturday night.
The shooting occurred at Newton Avenue North and 30th Avenue North around 8 p.m. Saturday. Sunday night, a group went to the crime scene to hold a prayer vigil.
Minneapolis police have not released the victim's name, but family members identify her as 36-year-old mother Crystal Collins.
Family members say they don't know why Collins was shot. She leaves behind three teenage children.
"She had a really infectious laugh," said sister Tyheesha Collins. "She was a good person, she was a loving person. Your kids were her kids. Your kids were her godchildren."
Police said shortly after the shooting, two male gunshot victims showed up to North Memorial Medical Center.
Anyone with information about the shooting should contact the Minneapolis Police Department.
