6 people injured in 2 Minneapolis shootings

Published 9:54 am Monday, October 3, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police said six people have been wounded in two separate shootings in downtown Minneapolis.

Police said two people were injured in the first shooting about 1 a.m. today. One person was found at the scene. The other went to Hennepin County Medical Center.

Authorities said the second shooting happened about 15 minutes later, also downtown. Police said four people were injured and all were found at the scene.

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The injuries to five of the six victims are not believed to be life-threatening and the sixth person is in serious condition. Police are investigating whether the two shootings are connected.