Man Fatally Shot Before Crashing into Minneapolis Building

Police say the victim died at the scene on Chicago Avenue after his vehicle crashed into a building.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Minneapolis authorities reported that a man who crashed his vehicle into a building on the 3300 block of Chicago Avenue on the night of February 6th had been fatally shot prior to the crash. Police found the man in the vehicle and attempted CPR and medical aid, but he died at the scene. The victim's identity has not yet been released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Minneapolis, which has seen an increase in violent crime in recent years. The police chief stated that any gun violence in the city is unacceptable, and investigators will work to follow all leads in this case.

The details

According to the police, officers responded to the crash on the 3300 block of Chicago Avenue around 8:25 p.m. on February 6th. They found the driver, who had crashed his vehicle into a building, had been struck by gunfire. There was no one else in the vehicle, and despite attempts to provide CPR and medical aid, the man died at the scene.

  • The incident occurred on the night of February 6, 2026 around 8:25 p.m.

The players

Brian O'Hara

The chief of the Minneapolis Police Department.

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What they’re saying

“My thoughts tonight are with the victim's family. Any gun violence in the city is unacceptable. Our investigators will work tirelessly to follow all leads.”

— Brian O'Hara, Minneapolis Police Chief (startribune.com)

What’s next

Investigators will continue to follow leads and work to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting and subsequent crash.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges Minneapolis faces in addressing gun violence and keeping its residents safe. The police department has vowed to thoroughly investigate the case and work to prevent similar acts of violence in the future.