Two People Shot Inside Car In Uptown Minneapolis

A woman is in critical condition after the late-night shooting, and no arrests have been made.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Two people were shot inside a car in Uptown Minneapolis late Sunday night, with a woman suffering life-threatening injuries and a man sustaining non-life-threatening wounds. Emergency crews transported both victims to a local hospital, and police are investigating the incident but have not announced any arrests.

Why it matters

The Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis has seen a rise in violent incidents and public safety concerns in recent months, with this latest shooting adding to the ongoing challenges facing the community.

The details

According to Minneapolis police, officers responded around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday to a report of a shooting and found two people with gunshot wounds inside a car on the 2800 block of Stevens Avenue South. The woman's injuries were considered life-threatening, while the man's were not. Detectives are working to determine a motive, but no suspect information has been released.

  • The shooting occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Minneapolis Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“Detectives are working to determine a motive and have not released any suspect information.”

— Minneapolis Police Department (KARE 11)

What’s next

Investigators are asking anyone with information, including video or eyewitness accounts, to contact the Minneapolis Police Department as they continue to process the scene.

The takeaway

This latest shooting in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis highlights the ongoing public safety concerns in the area, which has seen a rise in violent incidents in recent months, and underscores the need for the community and law enforcement to work together to address these challenges.