Man fatally shot inside South Minneapolis apartment building; investigators cite altercation that escalated to gunfire
Fatal shooting reported near East 18th Street prompts search for witnesses and suspects
A man was shot and killed late Tuesday night inside an apartment building in south Minneapolis, authorities said. The shooting was reported at about 10:42 p.m. on February 24, 2026, in the 100 block of East 18th Street, drawing Fifth Precinct officers to a first-floor common area of the building.
Police said officers found an adult man with a fatal gunshot wound. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been publicly released, and investigators said the official cause and manner of death will be determined through the medical examiner process.
What investigators say happened
Investigators have described the early circumstances as preliminary. Police said initial information indicates an altercation escalated to gunfire inside the building. Detectives are working to reconstruct the sequence of events, including where the confrontation began, who was involved, and how many shots were fired.
Officers secured the scene and canvassed the apartment building and surrounding area. Forensic personnel responded to process the scene and collect evidence as part of the homicide investigation.
Location: 100 block of East 18th Street, south Minneapolis.
Time reported: About 10:42 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Victim: Adult male; name not released.
Status of investigation: No arrests announced as of February 25, 2026.
Police case number: 26-046675.
No arrest announced; police seek information
As of Wednesday, February 25, police said no one had been arrested. Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen or heard the incident—or who may know the identity of those involved—to contact detectives. Police also said that anonymous tips can be submitted through established reporting channels.
“We are asking anyone with information about this incident or the identity of those involved to come forward and assist investigators.”
What comes next
In the coming days, investigators are expected to continue interviews with residents and potential witnesses, review any available surveillance footage from the building or nearby properties, and analyze physical evidence collected at the scene. Police have not released information about a possible motive beyond the initial characterization of an altercation that escalated.
Authorities have not said whether the victim lived in the building or whether the shooting involved people from outside the property. Updates are expected as investigators confirm the victim’s identity and develop information about suspects.