3 men arrested in fatal Edina shooting to be released. Shooting suspect still in custody
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Three men arrested after a fatal shooting in Edina on Wednesday are being released from custody due to a lack of evidence, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. A suspected shooter is still in custody but has not yet been charged.
The shooting on the 3300 block of West 66th Street near Southdale Mall on Wednesday afternoon took the life of 22-year-old John Stroud. Edina police Chief Todd Milburn said officers provided medical assistance, but Stroud died at the scene.
Milburn said suspects fled the scene of the shooting. Three people were initially arrested on Wednesday afternoon and another was arrested on Thursday, according to Edina police.
The shooting suspect’s case will be prioritized once police complete their investigation, said Hennepin County Attorney’s Office spokesperson Daniel Borgertpoepping.
“Both our office and Edina Police are in agreement that there is not evidence at this time to support charges against the three individuals who were originally arrested,” Borgertpoepping said in a statement. “This is a complex matter and the investigation will continue.”
Stroud’s killing spurred a large police presence in the area with some businesses, including Southdale Mall, going into temporary lockdown as police sought suspects. The shooting occurred at an apartment owned by Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative that provides housing for young people who have experienced homelessness.
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