St. Paul woman, 24, dies days after being shot in vehicle traveling on I-394 in Minneapolis

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A 24-year-old woman named Anassia Wiseman died after sustaining a life-threatening gunshot wound while driving on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis. She and another woman were shot at about 10:40 p. m. on a Sunday night, with police describing the incident as a "roll up shooting" from a nearby vehicle. Wiseman leaves behind two children, prompting her sister to initiate an online fundraiser to support their immediate needs.

Police Chief Brian O’Hara expressed the devastating impact of gun violence on two families and assured that investigators will pursue justice for the victims. The surviving woman, also 24 years old, remains unnamed, but her injuries are non life-threatening. Local authorities have not yet released further details about the shooting or potential suspects. The incident underscores the ongoing concerns about gun violence in urban areas. Community members are rallying to support the affected families as they navigate this tragedy.

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