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A fourth person dies from Minneapolis mass shooting and the suspect is charged with murder

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A fourth victim has died following a mass shooting in Minneapolis, with authorities suspecting a gang-related retaliation that resulted in a fifth person's death. The shootings, which deeply affected the Native American community, involved a 28-year-old man who passed away after being hospitalized in grave condition, alongside other victims including a 20-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 27-year-old man. A suspect, aged 34, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and illegal firearm possession, though the investigation into the motive continues. Police Chief Brian O’Hara acknowledged the progress in arresting the suspect, yet emphasized the ongoing grief for the community and victims' families. The retaliatory shooting occurred 13 hours later near the Red Lake Nation tribe offices, underscoring the tensions in the neighborhood south of downtown Minneapolis.

A fourth person dies from Minneapolis mass shooting and the suspect is charged with murder

A fourth person, a 28-year-old man, died from injuries sustained in a mass shooting that occurred in Minneapolis, believed to be gang-related and affecting the Native American community. The shootings took place late Tuesday and involved several victims, including a 20-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, and a 27-year-old man, with another woman hospitalized in critical condition.

The suspect, a 34-year-old man from Minneapolis, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service and an FBI SWAT team. He has been charged with second-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm, although no attorney was listed to speak on his behalf.

Police Chief Brian O’Hara expressed that while the arrest marks progress toward justice, it is overshadowed by the loss of life and ongoing grief within the community. He noted that investigations are still exploring the motives behind the shootings, which were believed to be gang-related.

The shootings have significantly impacted the Native American community in the area, stirring concern and grief. The second shooting, believed to be a retaliatory act, occurred about 13 hours later and three blocks away from the initial incident, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old man near the Red Lake Nation offices.

Authorities are investigating the shootings as potentially gang-related, based on the lived experiences of the neighborhood's residents. The ongoing investigation involves understanding the broader context and preventing further violence.

The incidents have highlighted the complex dynamics and challenges faced by the community, with law enforcement working to ensure justice and safety while dealing with the ramifications of gang violence. Community leaders and police are likely engaging in discussions to address these issues moving forward.

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