Minneapolis man, 40, charged after shooting in apartment complex

A 40-year-old man was charged with multiple assault offenses after he discharged a firearm multiple times inside an apartment complex in south Minneapolis last weekend. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, prompting numerous 911 calls reporting an active shooting. When police arrived, they heard gunfire and began evacuating residents. During the evacuation, officers encountered the suspect in a stairwell, armed with an AK-47 rifle. After refusing to drop the weapon for about 80 seconds, an officer shot him in the jaw, leading to his hospitalization. The suspect was found with several weapons, including a handgun, and a backpack containing ammunition and a flak vest. Witnesses described the chaotic scene, with one resident recalling the terrifying moment he saw the suspect with a gun and heard gunfire in the hallway. Another resident expressed the fear of being in a life-threatening situation. Fortunately, no officers or residents were injured during the incident, although a nearby house was struck by stray bullets. The police are considering seeking an aggravated sentence for the suspect due to the shooting's occurrence in a densely populated residential area. The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues. The suspect is currently receiving treatment at Hennepin Healthcare and is expected to survive his injuries. This incident highlights the dangers of gun violence in residential neighborhoods and raises concerns about public safety. The community is left shaken by the event, and the legal proceedings will determine the consequences for the suspect's actions.