On Monday evening, September 15, a teenage juvenile was shot in the face at the Autumn Ridge Apartment Complex, according to reports. Officers dispatched to the scene at 6312 Boone Ave N following reports of gunfire, arrived to find the victim in need of urgent medical attention. A statement obtained by tip411 indicated that the victim was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance for treatment.
Initial investigations at the site revealed that an altercation had spiraled into gun violence, with an unknown number of individuals involved. Authorities quickly mobilized to not only aid the victim but also to scour the area for the perpetrators. Witnesses claim to have seen several suspects fleeing the complex post-shooting. A canine unit and air support were swiftly deployed to aid in the search for those responsible. Ultimately, law enforcement officers were able to apprehend one suspect, while others remain at large.
Further details provided by the Hennepin County Crime Scene Deputies, who were assigned to process the scene, have yet to clarify the exact circumstances surrounding the confrontation that led to the shooting. The identity of the victim has been withheld due to their juvenile status, and their current condition has not been publicly shared at this time…