Minneapolis police investigate four overnight shootings

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A woman was critically injured by a gunshot while inside her home in Minneapolis early Sunday morning, according to police reports. The incident took place just after midnight in the 1700 block of 31st Street E. , and investigators suspect the shot was fired from a vehicle passing by. This shooting is part of a troubling trend, as it marks one of four shootings reported overnight in the city. Earlier, a man sustained a non-serious gunshot wound while walking at Lake Street E.

and Bloomington Avenue. Two more shootings occurred Saturday night, with victims found at the intersection of 3rd Street N. and 2nd Avenue N. , and at 19th Street E. and Nicollet Avenue, respectively.

Police have not made any arrests related to these incidents, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they continue their investigations. The rise in shootings reflects a broader pattern of violence troubling many urban communities.

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