St. Paul Shooting: A man was tragically killed in a shooting on Friday afternoon, November 22, 2024, in St. Paul. Police responded to multiple reports of gunfire around 1:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Aurora Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds inside a parked vehicle. Despite their efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Children in Danger During the Incident
According to authorities, the man was in the parked vehicle with an infant, a toddler, and another adult male when a drive-by shooting occurred. Shots were fired from a passing vehicle, hitting the car multiple times.
Thankfully, the children and the second adult were unharmed. However, investigators discovered two bullet holes in the car seat where the infant had been sitting, highlighting how narrowly the children escaped injury.
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No Arrests Made in Ongoing Investigation
No arrests have been made in connection with this incident. The St. Paul Police Department urges anyone with information to come forward by calling 651-266-5650.
This marks the 29th homicide of 2024 in St. Paul, according to police records.
Related Incident Near the Minnesota State Capitol
Earlier this month, another shooting near the Minnesota State Capitol left one man dead. In that case, the suspects fled the scene, and police have yet to make arrests.
St. Paul Community Reacts to Rising Violence
The recent spike in violent crimes, including these two fatal shootings, has raised serious concerns about public safety in St. Paul. Community leaders and law enforcement officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help curb gun violence.
Conclusion
As investigations continue, authorities stress the importance of community cooperation in solving these cases. If you have any information about this or other incidents, reach out to St. Paul police.
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