Homicide investigation underway after man dies in north Minneapolis
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died in north Minneapolis on Sunday morning.
Authorities say officers responded to a report of shots fired just after 11 a.m. Sunday in the 5200 block of James Ave. North.
"Officers located a male victim in the alley and performed CPR until they were relieved by fire and EMS crews," Minneapolis police reported in a news release. "The adult male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel."
The man's name and cause of death have not yet been released.
As of mid-afternoon the department said homicide investigators were interviewing witnesses and officers were canvassing the area; no arrests had been made in the case.
Anyone with information about the case can call CrimeStoppers at (800) 222-TIPS, or text tips to 847411.
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