Teen Dies Shooting Minneapolis Birthday Party; Another Teen in Custody

A teenage boy was fatally shot during a birthday party in the basement of a home on Russell Avenue North in Minneapolis. Initial reports from the 911 call indicated the victim may have shot himself, but police later took another teenage boy into custody as a person of interest, suspecting he may have fired the gun. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed the investigation is ongoing and has not yet determined whether the shooting was accidental or intentional, nor confirmed it as a homicide. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the names of those involved have not been released. Chief O'Hara expressed sympathy for the victim's family and emphasized efforts to bring justice if a crime was committed. Authorities continue to work to clarify the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.