Man Fatally Shot on Light Rail Train Near University of Minnesota Campus
A South St. Paul man was fatally shot on a Green Line light rail train on the University of Minnesota campus.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, October 5, 2026 — A man from South St. Paul was killed after being shot on a Green Line light rail train. The incident occurred on the University of Minnesota campus.
Authorities have confirmed that a shooting incident resulted in the death of a man originating from South St. Paul. The victim was aboard a Green Line light rail train when the shooting took place.
The location of the incident has been identified as being on the University of Minnesota campus, specifically on the light rail line.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including the exact time, date, and any information about a suspect or motive, were not immediately available. The name of the deceased individual has not been released by authorities at this time. Investigations into the fatal shooting are presumed to be ongoing, though specific details about the investigative progress have not been provided.
The Green Line is a major public transit route serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area, connecting Minneapolis and St. Paul, with significant stops serving the University of Minnesota’s East and West Bank campuses.
The University of Minnesota Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are expected to be involved in the investigation. No further information regarding the incident or its aftermath has been made public by officials.
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