Crime & Safety
Mayor Jacob Frey Condemns July 4 'Recklessness'
Eight people were shot and fireworks were used as weapons on the night of July 4 in Minneapolis, authorities said.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the "recklessness and callous disregard for residents" after eight people were shot Monday night at Boom Island Park.
The shooting took place at about 11:30 p.m. while July 4 celebrations were happening at the park. Fireworks were also used as weapons, the Star Tribune reported.
The crime "put a damper on a weekend that should otherwise be celebrated," Frey added in a statement. "We believe in this city, and we need to make sure we’re doing everything we possibly can to curb this type of violence."
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No arrests have been made.
The city of Minneapolis' traditional "Red, White, and Boom" celebration, including the fireworks over the Mississippi River, was canceled this year. The celebration was canceled due to construction at Father Hennepin Park and staff shortages, officials said.
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Reporting from the Associated Press was used in this story.
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