8-Month-Old, Adult Male Die After Shooting in South Minneapolis Sunday

A baby and an adult male have died after authorities responded to reported gunshots Sunday.

On Oct. 9, officers from the Third Precinct responded to the area of 11th Avenue South and 26th Street East at about 1:26 p.m. Sunday after a person called 911 to report the sounds of gunshots being fired.

Officers arrived and located two shooting victims inside the backseat of a parked vehicle, authorities say.

Paramedics from Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) along with officers provided medical care to the victims, according to a news release.

An adult male was pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics. The second victim, an 8-month-old boy, was transported to Minneapolis Children’s Hospital by paramedics, where he died a short time later, according to officials.

At this point in the investigation, police believe that the adult victim was the intended target. Investigators are currently speaking with several people, trying to determine their involvement, authorities say.

Members of the Minneapolis Police Community Support Team (PCST) and Chaplin program were at the scene Sunday talking with community members and answering questions.

Officers from the Third Precinct will be back out in the neighborhood Monday talking to residents about this tragedy.

Anyone with information is encouraged to text their tip to 847411 (TIP411).

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