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Man, 20, Critically Injured In North Minneapolis Shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A 20-year-old man is fighting for his life after a shooting Wednesday afternoon in north Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Police Department says officers responded shortly before 5 p.m. to multiple reports of a shooting on the 5100 block of Bryant Avenue North. Officers found the victim in the street with what appeared to be a life-threatening gunshot wound.

Paramedics brought the wounded man to a hospital for treatment.

North Minneapolis Shooting April 20, 2022
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According to police, a preliminary investigation suggests that the victim was standing outside a car and talking with the people inside when the shots rang out. The car sped off, fleeing the scene.

Police are working to gather more evidence. So far, no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to leave an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers (800-222-8477).

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