An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot in broad daylight at Minneapolis’s Folwell Park on Monday, sparking grief across the city and an urgent police search for those responsible.
At a Glance
- The shooting occurred just after 2 p.m. on June 23 at Folwell Park in north Minneapolis.
- Witnesses reported multiple vehicles speeding through the park prior to the shooting.
- A passerby transported the wounded boy to an officer, who began CPR.
- Despite rescue efforts, the child died at the scene.
- No arrests have been made; police are seeking public assistance.
Tragedy in Broad Daylight
At 2:08 p.m. on Monday, police responded to reports of gunfire at Folwell Park on Dowling Avenue North. According to ABC News, witnesses described at least three vehicles—one driving across the park lawn—moments before shots rang out, fatally striking the young boy.
A good Samaritan placed the child in his truck and flagged down a nearby officer. The officer performed CPR until paramedics arrived, but the boy could not be saved, as confirmed by The Star Tribune.
Watch a report: Good Samaritan Helps Wounded Boy in Minneapolis Park.
Community Demands Justice
“This is terrible… to have an 11-year-old boy shot and killed in the middle of the day,” said Police Chief Brian O’Hara. Minneapolis police are urging anyone with video or tips to contact investigators or CrimeStoppers. Detectives are still piecing together motive and identifying the suspects and their vehicles, according to ABC News.
A City Grieving, Demanding Change
The shooting has reignited community concerns about gun violence, especially involving children. Residents and activists are calling for increased patrols and better youth engagement, particularly in north Minneapolis neighborhoods that have seen similar tragedies in recent years, The Star Tribune reports.
What’s Next?
- Minneapolis police are seeking video or eyewitness accounts from the park or surrounding area.
- CrimeStoppers is offering options for anonymous tips.
- Additional patrols will be deployed in Folwell Park and nearby zones in the coming days.
As the community mourns the loss of another young life, city officials stress that public cooperation is critical to finding those responsible and preventing future tragedies.
