Apple Valley Police Investigate Man's Death on Sidewalk

Police in Apple Valley, Minnesota, are investigating the death of a man found lying on a sidewalk early Sunday morning, covered in blood with a chest injury. Officers responded to a welfare check at around 3:12 a.m. near Pennock Avenue and 138th Street, where they attempted lifesaving measures but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the man's identity, which will be disclosed by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office. Investigators are actively processing evidence and seeking assistance from local residents who are asked to review exterior security camera footage between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. for any suspicious activity. Anyone with relevant video evidence is encouraged to contact the Apple Valley Police Department. The circumstances surrounding the injury and death remain under investigation.