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Deadly shooting near Minneapolis homeless encampment; community members say they’re ‘fed up’
O'Hara said once the crime scene had been cleared, police would assist the city in clearing out the encampment.
South Minneapolis residents rattled by encampment violence
A day after three shootings near homeless encampments in South Minneapolis left two men dead, residents in the area are fed up.
Bemidji man arrested for 2 shootings near Minneapolis homeless encampment
MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO/WCCO)— A 36-year-old Bemidji man is facing charges in connection with two of the three shootings that happened near a homeless encampment in Minneapolis. According to court documents, Joshua Jones is charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder.
Man charged after deadly Minneapolis homeless encampment 'shooting rampage'
A man has been charged after three shootings near Minneapolis homeless encampments that left two men dead and one injured.
Encampment violence puts spotlight on Minneapolis homeless approach
"Violence in encampments is a real serious issue, and that's why we have to have a better approach," said Minneapolis city council president Elliott Payne. Council members say every encampment ...
Minneapolis mayor, advocates spar over handling of encampments
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
Minneapolis City Council passes housing crisis policies as mayor expedites encampment closures
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday took steps to address a "failing" approach to homelessness that council members pinned on Mayor Jacob Frey.
Minneapolis City Council votes to track homeless encampment evictions
The new ordinance requires city staff to submit quarterly reports covering each eviction, including the number of people impacted, the number of shelter beds available at the time and the number of staff who help clear the camp.
Minneapolis council passes three homelessness prevention, response plans
The Minneapolis City Council has approved three new measures they believe will help prevent and respond to homelessness. Before voting in Thursday's regular council meeting, council members discussed homelessness at length - all agreeing it's a problem but disagreeing at times on approach.
Minneapolis council approves encampment ordinances
The Minneapolis City Council offered up its solutions to the connected problems of homelessness and criminal violence on Thursday. They passed three measures a day after police responded to three shootings and two homicides near homeless encampments.
2 dead, 2 injured in 3 separate shootings near Minneapolis encampment within 24 hours
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating a homicide Wednesday morning. The killing occurred on the 2500 block of 17th Avenue South, the city's police department said. Officials were expected ...
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Bemidji man charged in two shootings near Minneapolis encampments, suspected in third
A Bemidji man is facing charges in connection with two shootings — including one fatal — near two Minneapolis homeless ...
Man charged after deadly shootings Wednesday in south Minneapolis
Minneapolis Police say the latest shooting occurred at around 4:15 p.m. in an alleyway near an encampment at Bloomington ...
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Minneapolis encampment shooting leaves 1 dead, another injured
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - An early morning shooting at a Minneapolis homeless encampment on Wednesday left one person dead and another injured, according to police. Police responded to a ShotSpotter ...
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Minneapolis neighbors, advocates call for accountability after city clears encampment following shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he'll direct city staff to expedite the closures of homeless encampments throughout the city. This comes one day after four were shot, two fatally ...
1 dead, another injured after shooting in south Minneapolis
A Minneapolis police spokesperson told KARE 11's Audrey Russo that a shooting did occur in an alley near 17th Avenue South and 26th Street in the Phillips neighborhood, and one person did not survive.