Park Police Incident Summaries
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This page offers incident summaries for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Applicable press releases will also be posted here.
The summaries shared on this page will only provide public information available for each incident.
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Additionally, city-wide crime data can be found at: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/crime-dashboard/
Media may contact pio@minneapolisparks.org.
Public Releases
Park Police respond to reports of gunshots near North Commons Park; scene under control
On April 7, 2026, at 3:05 p.m., Park Police responded to a gunshot detection alert at 1801 James Ave. N. — North Commons Park. While responding, Park Police learned the […]
Shots fired at Folwell Park
At about 8 pm on March 25, 2026, Park Police officers responded to a report of shots fired at Folwell Park. Multiple shots were exchanged between at least two suspects. […]
Body found in Mississippi River near Stone Arch Bridge
Just before 5 pm on March 21, 2026, Minneapolis Park Police received a call from a University of Minnesota employee reporting a possible body in the Mississippi River near the […]
Adult falls through ice near Grain Belt sign (rescue efforts successful)
At about 11:45 am on Feb. 26, 2026, members of the Minneapolis Park Police Department, Minneapolis Police Department, and Minneapolis Fire Department responded to a report of an adult who […]
Park Police responding to small fire downtown
Feb. 22, 2026 – Park Police responded to smoke coming out of a small cave on West River Road (just north of 4th Street South) downtown. The smoke is like […]
Search for person who fell through ice near East River Flats Park
At 4:00 pm on Feb. 13, 2026, Minneapolis Park Police responded to a report of an adult male who fell through ice on the Mississippi River near East River Flats […]
Fatal incident at Hennepin Avenue Bridge
This information is for your awareness only. At approximately 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, an individual jumped from the Hennepin Avenue Bridge and died upon impact with the ice […]
One person taken into custody by federal agents at Powderhorn Park, Sunday, Feb. 1
At approximately 8:30 am Sunday, Feb. 1, three federal agents were parked in a vehicle at Powderhorn Park. A group of bystanders observed and engaged with the federal agents. As […]
Ammonia leak at Parade Ice Garden
When Parade Ice Garden staff arrived at the facility at 6:30 am on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, they discovered an interior alarm going off indicating an ammonia leak. Multiple vehicles […]
Death investigation near Kenilworth Trail and West 21st Street
At 6:45 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, Minneapolis Park Police responded to a call of a potential deceased person near the Kenilworth Trail and W. 21st Street. Upon arrival, […]
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