HOMICIDE - INTERSECTION OF 27th AVENUE SE AND DELAWARE AVENUE SE

POSTED: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

On Thursday, September 3, a juvenile male was shot near the intersection of 27th Avenue SE and Delaware Avenue SE – just outside the Profile Center. The victim was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center were he later died.

The victim was not affiliated with the University of Minnesota and the shooting did not occur on campus.

Because the incident occurred off-campus, Minneapolis Police are investigating the shooting. Their preliminary investigation shows two groups of people had an altercation prior to the report of shots fired.

No one is yet in custody, and anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Minneapolis Police Department tip line at 612-692-8477.

The University of Minnesota Police Department asks that you remember the following:

* When threatened with a weapon, it's best not to resist. Your personal safety is more important than a lost wallet or cell phone.
* Always be aware of your surroundings.
* Walk in well lit areas and don't walk alone. If you can't find someone to walk with, call the Campus Escort service at 612-624-WALK for a free security escort.
* Carry minimal amounts of valuables.
* Keep written records of valuables, including model and serial numbers, in a safe place.
* Call 911 immediately if you are the victim or witness to a crime.
* Document information about the suspect for police (i.e. clothing descriptions, facial features, piercings or tattoos, speech, etc.).

This Crime Alert is sent in compliance with the federal Clery Act which requires universities to alert the campus community of crimes that may pose an ongoing threat to students and employees. For updates on any developments in this case, please visit the Crime Alerts page on the UMPD website: http://http://www1.umn.edu/police/alerts.html

For more on campus safety and security, and for a list of campus safety resources available to you, visit the University's Emergency Preparedness Web Site.