Minnesota: Shooting Erupts During Memorial for Homicide Victim Fatally Shot at the Same Spot 2 Days Ago

For the second time in a matter of days, law enforcement in Minnesota is delving into another criminal incident in the city's Uptown neighborhood, per KTSP.

Police responded to an incident in the same Uptown area late Sunday night where a tragic shooting occurred two days earlier, where a 21-year-old man named Vintrez Johnson died.

The gunfire was so intense that it shattered multiple windows, and a nearby vehicle was also damaged by stray bullets.

The aftermath of Sunday night's incident was marked by evidence indicating gun-related activity.

More than 50 markers were placed outside the Mosaic office building, signifying shell casings found on the ground.

According to the Minneapolis police, they received reports of multiple gunshots around 9 PM on Sunday in the vicinity of the 2900 block of Fremont Avenue South.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered signs of gunfire on the street and nearby buildings and vehicles, extending from the Greenway to Lake Street.

Weekend Shootings Left Residents Shocked

Residents of an apartment building in Minnesota's Uptown neighborhood are grappling with shock and fear following a hail of gunfire on Sunday night that pierced several windows and resulted in multiple units flooding after a bullet struck a sprinkler, according to FOX 9.

One eyewitness described looking out their window and seeing an individual on foot firing a weapon across the street.

"I went to the window to see what was happening. I initially thought he was just a bystander, but then I saw him raise his arm and witnessed the gunfire," the witness said.

Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement discovered an apartment building with damaged windows and a fire sprinkler that had been hit, leading to flooding in several vacant apartments.

Additionally, two women sustained injuries due to shattered glass when gunfire struck their vehicle, as reported by the police.

Investigators are piecing together that the shots appear to have been discharged by someone in a vehicle and another person on foot.

The inquiry into the Minnesota weekend shootings remains active, with the police exploring any potential connections between Sunday's incident and the previous homicide.

Aside from these unsettling incidents over the weekend, the Uptown area has recently experienced a surge in gunfire reports.

Family Who Just Moved in Wants to Leave Following Minnesota Weekend Shootings

A vigil meant to honor the victim of Friday's tragic homicide reportedly became the backdrop for another frightening incident when shots were fired, as stated by the police.

One resident, identified as Lucretia, recounted the harrowing experience.

She mentioned that a bullet shattered the glass door on their apartment's porch while her son was in the bathtub, preparing for school the next day.

While Lucretia had shards of glass on her, fortunately, her son remained physically unharmed.

The trauma of the incident left her deeply shaken and concerned for her family's safety. She expressed, "There's no way I can go back. There's no way I'd ever feel safe in that area to even go back."

Adding to the stress of the situation, this family had recently relocated to Minnesota from California. Their move was still in its early stages, with many of their belongings packed in boxes on the floor when these distressing events occurred, KTSP noted.

Lucretia recalled, "I grabbed our suitcases that we had packed from our flights here. I'm like, 'Let's go.'"

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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