Two people shot inside a parked vehicle in Minneapolis’ Whittier neighborhood; police report no arrests yet
Shooting reported late Sunday near East 28th Street and Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis police are investigating after two people were shot while inside a vehicle in south Minneapolis late Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Officers were dispatched at about 10:20 p.m. to the 2800 block of Stevens Avenue South, in the Whittier neighborhood, following a report of gunfire.
At the scene, officers located two victims inside the vehicle: an adult woman suffering potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds and an adult man with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Police provided medical aid until paramedics arrived, and both victims were transported to a hospital for treatment.
What investigators have confirmed so far
Police have said preliminary information indicates the victims were sitting inside the vehicle when the shooting occurred. As of Monday, Feb. 16, investigators had not announced any arrests and had not released information about a suspect, a suspect vehicle, or a motive.
Time reported: about 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
Location: 2800 block of Stevens Avenue South, near East 28th Street
Victims: one woman (potentially life-threatening injuries) and one man (non-life-threatening injuries)
Custody status: no arrests reported as of Monday
Open questions: circumstances and timeline
Key details remain unresolved, including whether the shooter approached on foot or fired from another vehicle, whether the victims were targeted or struck in a broader dispute, and whether any witnesses or surveillance video captured the moments before or after the shooting. Police have not publicly indicated whether the vehicle was moving or stationary at the time shots were fired.
Investigations of shootings involving occupied vehicles typically focus on reconstructing the immediate timeline—where the vehicle was positioned, who may have been nearby, and whether there were prior interactions leading up to the gunfire. Authorities have not released information indicating the shooting was connected to other incidents.
The victims were located inside the vehicle and transported to the hospital after officers provided medical aid, police said.
What comes next
Police are continuing to gather evidence and determine what led to the shooting. Additional updates are expected if investigators identify suspects, recover video or witness statements that clarify the sequence of events, or file charges.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about what happened in the area of East 28th Street and Stevens Avenue South around 10:20 p.m. Sunday may be asked by investigators to come forward as the case develops.