Minneapolis police investigate two deaths in Webber-Camden after afternoon incident on Irving Avenue North

What happened

Minneapolis police opened a double-homicide investigation Monday, February 23, 2026, after an incident reported in the Webber-Camden area of north Minneapolis. Authorities said the case centers on the 4200 block of Irving Avenue North and was reported at approximately 3:30 p.m.

As of late Monday afternoon, police had not released the identities of the two people who died, the circumstances leading to the deaths, or whether they were connected to a specific residence, vehicle, or other location on the block. No suspect description or arrest information had been made public.

What authorities have and have not confirmed

Officials confirmed only the basic outline of the event: the location, the time of the response, and that two people died, elevating the case to a double-homicide investigation. Beyond that, investigators had not publicly detailed how the deaths occurred, whether a firearm or other weapon was involved, or whether additional individuals were injured.

Video and aerial images from the scene showed an active police presence and crime-scene tape in the area. Police activity appeared concentrated near a home on the block, though authorities had not formally described the physical scene or confirmed where on the property the deaths occurred.

How a case like this typically proceeds

In Minneapolis, homicide investigations commonly involve securing the scene, canvassing for witnesses and surveillance footage, and collecting forensic evidence. For deaths that fall under active investigation, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office is responsible for determining cause and manner of death and for formal identification after required notifications.

Public details in the first hours of an investigation are often limited while detectives work to preserve evidence and conduct initial interviews. Police may also withhold certain information—such as witness accounts or suspected motives—if disclosure could compromise investigative steps.

What residents can expect next

• Possible public release of victim identifications after next-of-kin notification and medical examiner confirmation.
• Updated information on whether investigators are seeking a suspect, vehicle, or additional witnesses.
• Requests from police for neighborhood video, including doorbell cameras and private security footage, if investigators determine it may help establish a timeline.

Police characterized the case as a developing investigation Monday, with no additional details immediately disclosed beyond the reported time and location.

Minneapolis.news will continue to report verified updates as they are released by authorities, including any announcements on arrests, charges, or safety information relevant to residents in the Webber-Camden area.