Tragedy in Minneapolis: Three Killed, Two Injured in Overnight Targeted Shooting
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A devastating act of violence shattered the quiet of the night on April 29, 2025, when five people were shot near the intersection of 25th Street and Bloomington Avenue in Minneapolis just before midnight. The incident claimed the lives of three individuals, including one identified as Evan Denny, also known as Ramone Day or “Eday,” and left two others injured, one of whom remains in grave condition.
Responding officers arrived on the scene to a chilling sight—multiple victims, some found inside a nearby vehicle. Despite emergency efforts, three were pronounced dead at the scene: two men and one woman. Their identities, apart from Denny, have not yet been publicly released, pending notification of next of kin.
According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, the shooting was not believed to be a random act of violence. “This is a senseless tragedy,” O’Hara stated during a briefing, “but based on the information we have at this time, this appears to have been a targeted incident—potentially gang-related.” He noted that investigators had already recovered a significant amount of evidence from the scene, including shell casings and surveillance footage.
The surviving victims were transported to a nearby hospital, where one is said to be in stable condition while the other is fighting for their life. Authorities are working urgently to gather more information and determine the motive behind the shooting, which has reignited concerns about gun violence and public safety in the city.
Evan Denny, known in the community and music circles as “Eday,” was a local artist and figure with deep roots in Minneapolis. His death has sent shockwaves through friends, family, and fans, many of whom have taken to social media to express grief, share memories, and demand justice.
Community leaders and residents gathered at the scene in the hours following the shooting, holding impromptu vigils and calling for peace. Activists and city officials alike are urging anyone with information to come forward as police continue their investigation.
The area near 25th Street and Bloomington Avenue has experienced incidents of violence in the past, but neighbors say the scale and brutality of this particular event is especially unsettling. As detectives piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting, increased patrols have been deployed in the neighborhood to ensure public safety and reassure residents.
Mayor Jacob Frey also released a statement condemning the violence: “This kind of tragedy has no place in our city. My heart is with the families of those who were lost and injured. We will continue to work with law enforcement and community leaders to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.”
The Minneapolis Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers or submit tips anonymously online. As the city mourns this latest tragedy, the pursuit of answers—and justice—continues.
More details, including the identities of the remaining victims and updates on the investigation, are expected in the coming days. A community memorial for Evan “Eday” Denny is also being planned.