Nine people were injured in an overnight shooting outside the Reign Event Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, early Sunday morning.
The victims ranged in age from 18 to 27. Two men, aged 20 and 21, were transported to hospitals with life-threatening injuries but are expected to survive.
No arrests had been made as of Sunday evening. The investigation remains ongoing.
The Minneapolis police chief stated at a press conference that the investigation is in its early stages and authorities are committed to identifying everyone responsible.
Investigators believe a confrontation occurred outside the venue. It remains unclear whether the shooting was a drive-by, whether the suspect was on foot, or whether multiple shooters were involved.
Officers from all five Minneapolis police precincts responded to the scene shortly before 12:30 a.m.
The mayor called for more police presence on city streets. He emphasized that keeping streets safe requires using every available tool, including hiring more officers and adopting technologies such as drones and gunshot detection systems.
The mayor also stressed the need for partnerships to ensure perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted. He described the incident as a stark reminder of the resources required to investigate and prevent gun crimes.
The Minneapolis Police Department provided an update at a news conference Sunday afternoon. The situation continues to develop.
