Man killed in shooting at St. Paul homeless encampment

Man fatally shot at homeless encampment in St. Paul [RAW]

St. Paul police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at a homeless encampment in in the city Sunday afternoon.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A man died after being shot at a homeless encampment Sunday afternoon. 

St. Paul fatal shooting 

What we know:

According to St. Paul police, officers responded around 1:15 p.m. to an encampment at the Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary near Maryland Avenue East and Jackson Street.

Officers found a man inside a tent in the encampment with apparent gunshot wounds. The man was ultimately announced dead at the scene, police said. 

No arrests have been made. 

What we don't know:

It is not clear what led up to the shooting, but police say it is currently under investigation. 

The identity of the victim has not been released.

What you can do:

Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call 651-266-5650.

Big picture view:

This is the fifth homicide in St. Paul in 2025.