Minneapolis police say they have arrested a third suspect in connection with a mass shooting that happened near a homeless encampment and a Catholic high school on August 26. Police Chief Brian O’Hara announced Tuesday that 24-year-old Trayveion Alvin Green was taken into custody after officers found him near the 600 block of First Avenue. Green had an active warrant for murder and is now formally charged. He joins two other suspects, Ryan Timothy Quinn and Tiffany Lynn Marie Martindale, who were previously charged in the case.
The mass shooting, which took place on the 2900 block of Clinton Avenue, began with a shotspotter alert just before 1:30 p.m. Police say the system detected nearly 30 rounds of gunfire. When officers rushed to the scene, they discovered a chaotic and devastating situation. According to O’Hara, the shooter used a high-powered .223 rifle, a weapon capable of firing rounds with significant speed and force.
At the scene, police found two victims immediately. One adult man was pronounced dead on-site, while another individual suffered serious injuries. As officers spread out across the area, they found five more victims—four men and one woman—all suffering from gunshot wounds. Three of the injured were considered to be in critical condition. Despite the severity of their injuries, authorities later confirmed that all five are expected to survive.
The shooting occurred across the street from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, where classes were in session. While none of the students or staff were injured, the proximity of the violence to the school added to the fear and urgency of the police response. Officers worked quickly to secure the area while ensuring students and school staff were safe. The situation left many families in the community shaken, as the sound of dozens of gunshots rang out in broad daylight, not far from children in classrooms.
Investigators have not released many details about what led up to the gunfire, but Chief O’Hara emphasized that the incident was not random. With three suspects now facing charges, police believe they are making progress toward bringing accountability to those involved. Still, the shooting highlights broader concerns about gun violence in Minneapolis, particularly incidents involving high-powered firearms and crowded public areas.
Residents near the encampment where the shooting happened said the event has left them rattled, describing the sound of rapid gunfire and the chaos that followed as people ran for cover. Some community members have expressed frustration about safety concerns in neighborhoods where homelessness and crime overlap, saying they worry about similar tragedies in the future.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine what role each of the three suspects played in the attack. The names of the victims have not been released, and police have not shared whether the suspects or victims were connected in any way. What remains clear is that the rapid police response, combined with nearby medical help, was critical in saving the lives of the survivors.
The case adds to ongoing discussions in the city about public safety and the challenges of curbing violent crime. City officials and law enforcement leaders have repeatedly said that high-powered weapons pose particular risks in urban areas, where one act of violence can quickly escalate and affect many people. Chief O’Hara said the department remains committed to addressing these issues, both through targeted investigations and broader community safety strategies.
For now, Green, Quinn, and Martindale remain in custody as the legal process moves forward. Prosecutors are expected to outline the full list of charges against them, and court proceedings will determine the next steps. Families of the victims are hoping for justice while the community continues to heal from a shooting that shook Minneapolis in the middle of the day and underscored the city’s struggles with gun violence.
