Five men were injured in a mass shooting on Monday, September 15, 2025, near the Lake Street Metro Transit Station in Minneapolis, prompting calls for increased police presence in an area known for persistent crime.

The incident occurred around 11:10 a.m. near the intersection of East Lake Street and Stevens Avenue South. According to authorities, one victim sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in serious condition. The other four men suffered non-life-threatening wounds.

Minneapolis police are actively investigating the shooting, but no arrests have been made. Investigators at the scene discovered two different sets of gun shell casings, leading to uncertainty about the number of shooters involved. Conflicting witness reports have also made it unclear whether the gunman, or gunmen, were on foot or in a vehicle.

This shooting has highlighted ongoing safety concerns in the vicinity. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara noted the "dense concentration of people" in the area and pointed to previous shootings that occurred near the same location in August. The area has been described as having long-standing issues with crime and drug-related activity.

In response to the violence, Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales announced plans to increase patrols around the transit hub. Chief Morales stressed the importance of collaboration with the Minneapolis Police Department to address the violence and ensure public safety.

The shooting near Lake Street was one of two mass shootings to occur in Minneapolis within a 12-hour period, further alarming city officials and residents. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the Lake Street shooting to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.