Two Injured in Dinkytown Shooting; Campus Alerts Issued
Two men sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning in Dinkytown, near the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus. The event triggered campus safety alerts, and police recovered multiple firearms, detaining several individuals.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 6, 2026 — Early Sunday morning, a shooting incident in the Dinkytown area, located near the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus, resulted in injuries to two men. Both individuals sustained non-life-threatening wounds.
The event prompted the issuance of campus safety alerts, informing students and staff about the incident and its proximity to the university. Details regarding the exact timeline of the shooting, beyond occurring early Sunday morning, were not immediately available.
Following the incident, law enforcement officers responded to the scene. During their investigation, police reported the recovery of multiple firearms. The circumstances leading to the shooting were not detailed in the initial reports.
Authorities also confirmed that several individuals were detained in connection with the event. The identities of the injured parties, the individuals detained, and the specific nature of any charges or ongoing investigations were not provided in the available information. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
The University of Minnesota Police Department was involved in the response and communication efforts related to the safety alerts. Further updates on the investigation are anticipated as authorities continue to assess the situation and gather more information.
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