Minneapolis, Minnesota – A tragic incident in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis has left one man dead and another injured in an overnight shooting. The victim who lost his life has been identified as firefighter Joseph C. Johns, who served in both Eden Prairie and Eagan fire departments.
The shooting took place on the 900 block of Cedar Avenue South, where authorities responded to reports of two individuals being shot at around 12:40 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a man in his 40s in a parking lot behind 901 Cedar Avenue South, who was later pronounced dead at Hennepin Healthcare.
Another man, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, arrived at the hospital by a passenger vehicle. The circumstances leading to the shooting, the number of individuals involved, and the sequence of events remain unclear at this time. Police suspect that shots were exchanged between two groups across 9th Street.
City officials expressed their condolences, acknowledging the heavy loss of firefighter Johns. The City of Eden Prairie issued a statement, confirming his passing while off duty. The Eagan Fire Department expressed gratitude to neighboring fire departments for assisting with emergency calls.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward and contact CrimeStoppers either through their website or hotline. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.