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Man fatally shot in south Minneapolis apartment building

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Updated  February 25, 2026 8:20am CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 9
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Minneapolis police are investigating a homicide on Feb. 24, 2026.  (FOX 9)

The Brief

    • Police say a man was shot and killed inside an apartment building in south Minneapolis late Tuesday night.
    • The incident happened at the Abbott Apartments near 18th Street East and 1st Avenue South.
    • Authorities are working to determine what led up to the shooting, but noted it stemmed from an altercation. No arrests have been made.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A man was shot and killed late Tuesday night inside a south Minneapolis apartment building.

Fatal shooting in south Minneapolis

What we know:

The shooting happened at around 10:42 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the Abbott Apartments, located on the 100 block of East 18th Street in the Stevens Square neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Upon arrival, officers found a man in the first-floor common area of the building suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, though authorities say it appears to have followed an altercation. 

Officers canvassed the building and surrounding area as MPD forensic scientists processed the scene and collected evidence. So far, no arrests have been made.

What they're saying:

"Another life has been lost to senseless gun violence," said Chief O’Hara. "We are asking anyone with information about this incident or the identity of those involved to come forward and assist investigators."

Anyone with information can contact Minneapolis police by leaving a voicemail at 612-673-5845 or emailing policetips@minneapolismn.gov. Anonymous tips can go through CrimeStoppers.

What we don't know:

Minneapolis police did not release additional details about the victim or those involved.

The Source: Information for this story was obtained at the scene.

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