Man Killed, Brother Arrested After Early Morning Stabbing In North Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN (Minnesota Now) -- A domestic dispute between brothers turned deadly early Thursday morning in north Minneapolis, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Minneapolis Police Respond To Fatal Stabbing On Girard Avenue North
Police said officers were called around 3:05 a.m. to the 3000 block of Girard Avenue North on a report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they found a man in his 20s inside a home suffering from a life-threatening stab wound.
Officers began medical aid, including CPR, until paramedics arrived. Despite those efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Brother Arrested As Minneapolis Homicide Investigation Continues
Police said the victim’s brother, also a man in his 20s, was taken into custody. Investigators said he had apparent non-life-threatening injuries believed to be connected to the altercation. He was taken to Hennepin Healthcare for evaluation before being booked into the Hennepin County Jail.
Investigators believe the stabbing happened after a domestic dispute escalated inside the residence. Homicide investigators are still working to determine exactly what happened.
“This is a heartbreaking outcome for a family,” Chief Brian O'Hara said. “When violence occurs between siblings, it leaves lasting trauma that extends far beyond those directly involved. Our thoughts are with the family as they face an unimaginable loss.”
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Minneapolis police by emailing policetips@minneapolismn.gov or calling 612-673-5845.
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