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Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
SUBJECT: Shooting Incident
BY: Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer Ron Tinsley (218) 730-5722
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Media/Public Notification
CASE NO.: PD17025619
INCIDENT DATE: 2/4/2017
INCIDENT TIME: 11:53 p.m.
INCIDENT LOCATION: 100 block of North 65th Avenue West in Duluth
On Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at 11:53 p.m., Duluth Police responded to a report of a shooting in the area of the 100 block of North 65th Avenue West. Officers arrived and interviewed witnesses at the scene, while the victim was interviewed at a local hospital. Investigators determined there was a party at the victim’s home. Shots were fired at the residence. A 37 year old male inside the home was struck once during the shooting. The victim was transported to a local hospital and currently is in stable condition; injuries are non-life threatening. Two homes were hit during this incident, one being the victim's home and another near the victim’s home. No one was injured at the neighboring home. No one is in custody at this time in connection with the shooting. Duluth Police is asking for the public’s assistance for any information regarding this incident. If you have information, you are asked to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at (218) 730-5050 or 911. This incident is under investigation and no additional information is available at this time.