In a late-night incident that has rattled a normally quiet neighborhood, a driver was shot and hospitalized. The violence unfolded on the 7700 block of Scott Ave N. According to the Brooklyn Park Police report, at approximately 11:30 PM on August 13, a call came in about a shooting, and the victim was quickly located by the first officers arriving on scene. The adult victim had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to their arm and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The circumstances that led to the shooting began with a high-speed chase. It was reported that the victim was being pursued by another vehicle from which the shots were fired. After being hit by gunfire, the victim lost control of their vehicle, resulting in a collision with unoccupied vehicles parked in two separate driveways. Police have found evidence related to the shooting and have processed the scene alongside Hennepin County Crime Scene Deputies. However, as of the latest updates, no suspects have been identified in this case.
In the aftermath, the local community remains on edge, seeking answers about who was behind this crime and why it took place. Residents have been left to contend with the grim reminder that such violence can disrupt what is otherwise a peaceful area. Law enforcement officials have not yet released additional information regarding potential motives or suspects, but the investigation continues as they piece together the events of that night…