Second Teen Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting at Hartkopf Park
Brooklyn Park police have arrested a second 17-year-old suspect in Peoria, Illinois, in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy at Hartkopf Park on July 5. The suspect is currently being held pending extradition to Minnesota.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 29, 2026 —
Authorities have apprehended a second suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at Hartkopf Park on July 5. Brooklyn Park police announced the arrest of a 17-year-old individual in Peoria, Illinois.
The suspect is alleged to be involved in the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy at the park. The arrest was made in Peoria, Illinois. Information regarding the timeline of the arrest beyond its connection to the July 5 incident was not immediately available.
The 17-year-old suspect is currently in custody in Illinois and is awaiting extradition to Minnesota to face charges related to the shooting. Further details regarding the specific charges or the legal proceedings are pending.
The first arrest in connection with the shooting was previously reported. The identity of the victim has not been released. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident at Hartkopf Park remains ongoing.
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