Boom Island Park security increasing after weekend shooting
Minneapolis Boom Island shooting: Victim ID latest
Minneapolis Boom Island shooting: Victim ID latestFOX 9’s Mary McGuire is live from Boom Island Park with the latest on a shooting, including the identity of the victim who was killed.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis that left five men injured and one woman dead has led to authorities increasing security in the park as officials weigh their next steps for the popular area.
Boom Island security
What we know:
Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board (MPRB) officials say the park will now feature a mobile camera, as well as increased patrols assigned to the park from 8 p.m. to midnight, beginning on June 6, through June 22.
The efforts will remain in place to "allow the MPRB time to determine its next steps," as park officials continue to assess the park’s use for "gatherings, parties and meaningful celebrations," an update says.
Boom Island Park shootings leave 1 dead, 5 hurt
Minneapolis police are investigating a mass shooting at Boom Island Park Sunday night that left one woman dead, and five others injured. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the latest from Minneapolis.
Boom Island shooting
Dig deeper:
Police responded to reports of gunfire at Boom Island Park around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, officers found a "chaotic scene" with at least 100 people still in the park.
In total, police say six people were shot. Three shooting victims were found at the scene, one person was found in a car near the entrance of the park, and two people were transported by private vehicle. One additional adult was injured during the commotion afterward and was possibly knocked unconscious.
What they're saying:
Police believe there was more than one shooter, and described the number of casings as something that would be found in a "warzone."
Investigators have since collected "hundreds of pieces of evidence."
Police are working to determine what led up to the shooting.