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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Twin Cities see drops in violent crime, but perception remains an issue
While the summer months traditionally bring a rise in crime, this year, both Minneapolis and St Paul are continuing to see significant drops in violent crime. St. Paul has shown a decrease in homicides, assaults and shots fired, and so too has Minneapolis. Murders, assaults and shots fired are all down, and so are other categories in both cities; car thefts and burglaries are also down. "I don't think that it's any one thing that we are doing," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said. "It's a number of strategies that have been working in partnership with a lot of different law enforcement agencies as well as community-based organizations. And I think some of the most significant statistics are the fact that the number of shooting victims year to date is actually below what it was at this point in 2019." For many people, the fear of crime still looms, and for those victimized, there is no solace that others perhaps are being spared. Each incident brings with it lasting fear and pain to those victimized. "I think for a lot of people coming from out of state and other parts of the state come into downtown or come into other parts of the city and see people who are either homeless or suffering from addiction on the street. And I think that gives the perception that it is dangerous when in fact those folks are not," O'Hara said. Minneapolis police are also continuing to recover from the loss of hundreds of officers after the murder of George Floyd. In the summer of 2024, the city gave officers a raise of 22% over the next three years. That has helped with recruitment and retention, with starting officers earning $65,000 a year and the average salary now over $90,000. Last month, for the first time since 2023, the Minneapolis police force topped more than 600 officers. You can watch WCCO Sunday Morning with Esme Murphy and Adam Del Rosso every Sunday at 6 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Early morning shooting in Minneapolis leaves man dead, police searching for shooter
Minneapolis police say a man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning on the city's south side. According to police, officers were called to the 2400 block of 18th Avenue South just before 1 a.m. There, police say a man in his 20's was found with at least one life-threatening injury caused by gunfire. Despite being given aid, he died at Hennepin Healthcare. His name will be released later by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office. At this time, police believe an argument escalated to the shooting. However, the shooter is still on the loose. No information about the shooter has been provided as of this time. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says the community is now "further traumatized" by more gun violence and is asking anyone with information to come forward by either contacting police or CrimeStoppers.
Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Car vandalism spree across Minneapolis
By Thieving vandals have turned Minnesota's capital into a dystopian hellscape by indiscriminately smashing hundreds of car windows, leaving a trail of broken glass across the Democrat-run city. Residents in recent weeks have gone to their vehicles to find windows broken and in some cases personal items swiped. 'It can't get any worse than this,' one observer said in a social media clip featuring rows of parked cars with their windows based in. Another resident took to Reddit to post a video of their street in the Uptown neighborhood showing dozens of cars that suffered the same fate. 'I woke up to find this on my street today,' the person wrote. 'This is very disappointing to see.' Despite the widespread destruction, no arrests have been made. 'Investigators are working diligently to collect information about the incidents and to locate and identify suspects,' the Minneapolis Police Department told the Daily Mail in a statement. Police are trying to determine if the break-ins this weekend were connected to ones from the previous weekend. Teacher Rachel Linnemann discovered her window was busted after her boyfriend told her around 6:15am on Monday, she told the Star Tribune. Her car was sitting outside her home on James Avenue home and camping equipment had been stolen. 'It looks like at least 15 cars,' she told the outlet, noting that cars on James and Lake streets and Lagoon Avenue were targeted. The attacks happened sometime between 10:30pm and 6:15am, as she had walked her dog the night before and saw that her vehicle was fine. Police also said around 25 cars were vandalized near Central Avenue the same night. Linnemann, who is on summer vacation from school, didn't have to commute to work that morning - but many in her neighborhood did. Residents were spotted sweeping up glass from the street and inside cars before leaving for work. Joel Van Horn just moved to the area west of the Uptown neighborhood a month ago and was looking forward to taking walks with his dog, he told KARE 11 . 'I mean, I knew it was going to happen if I didn't get a parking garage. I didn't act fast enough, you know,' said Van Horn, who paid $350to replace a truck window. 'You just factor that into the cost of living, unfortunately.' Robin Slaman, who has been living on Lyndale Avenue for 20 years, said she has noticed an uptick in crime in the city. 'I'm not shocked, but I haven't quite seen that before,' she told KARE 11. 'Needles on everyone's property, they leave trash everywhere, and if you leave anything sitting out on your property, it will be gone like that.'
CBS News
22-07-2025
- CBS News
2 killed, 1 hurt in "domestic related" shooting in Minneapolis, police say
Two people are dead and another is injured after a shooting in Minneapolis that police say was "domestic related." The Minneapolis Police Department gave few other details about the shooting, which happened on the 100 block of 59th Street East just before 12:40 a.m. Tuesday. Police said more information would be released on Tuesday. About two hours earlier, two Minneapolis officers were hurt while responding to a separate domestic call on the 900 block of 21st Avenue South. The officers were treated at a hospital and released. This story will be updated. Domestic Violence Resources: For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
CBS News
22-07-2025
- CBS News
Police still searching for answers after more car break-ins in Minneapolis
For the second time in a week, Minneapolis police are investigating dozens of vehicle break-ins. Upwards of 70 car windows were smashed in the early morning hours on Monday. Reports came in from several areas in the 2nd and 5th precincts. Police are trying to figure out if these break-ins are connected to similar cases last week, when dozens of cars were ransacked, with no money taken. Authorities said they're reviewing video and scanning social media for any leads. They're also teaming up with nearby cities that have experienced similar damage in recent weeks. Police are checking city cameras, but also asking residents to check any surveillance video they might have. Investigators are urging anyone with doorbell or security cameras to check for suspicious activity and bring any helpful footage directly to police. You can also register your cameras with the city's Connect Minneapolis program so officers can know where to look faster when crimes happen. No arrests have been made, but police say there are extra patrols in the hardest-hit areas.
