5 Killed, 6 Injured In Minneapolis Shootings; Indigenous Communities On Edge

(FOX21/FOX9) Minneapolis police are investigating six shootings that left at least five people dead and another six injured within 24-hours.

The six shootings happened between late Tuesday night and Wednesday evening.

Police said some of the shootings may be tied to gang violence. While law enforcement search for the suspects in the shootings, officers are putting more resources in the area to discourage further violence.

Minneapolis officials said a majority of the victims are from the Indigenous community of the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis.

“The message to our native community is that we stand with them. We’re going to do everything possible to bring these perpetrators to justice and to be clear, our city, our police, our entire enterprise will not rest until we get the job done, and we’re going to do it hand in hand with them,” according to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

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In the Northland, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa released the following statement Wednesday evening:

“Aaniin Community,

Our Reservation Business Committee and Executive Leadership are aware of the ongoing law enforcement situation in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis.

The Fond du Lac Band has taken all necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff at our Minneapolis facilities. We are closely monitoring the situation and remain in regular communication with our teams.

Out of an abundance of caution, Mino Bimaadizi Waakaa’igan and our FDL Urban Office in Minneapolis will be closed for the remainder of today, Wednesday, April 30, and tomorrow, Thursday, May 1, to prioritize the safety of both patients and staff in both facilities. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Please take care and stay safe, everyone.

Miigwech for your continued care and attention.”

On Thursday, a joint statement was released from the 11 sovereign Tribal Nations of Minnesota: