Minnesota National Guardsmen shot during drive by shooting in Minneapolis, two injured
A Minnesota National Guard and Minneapolis Police Department neighborhood security team was fired upon early Sunday morning in a drive by shooting near Penn Avenue and Broadway.
The shooting occurred on or about 4:19 a.m., as a light colored SUV fired several shots at an Operation Safety Net security team providing neighborhood security. No team members were seriously injured. Two National Guard members did sustain minor injuries from the incident. One Guardsman sustained an injury from shattered glass requiring additional care and was taken to a local hospital to receive treatment for injuries sustained. The other Guardsman received only superficial injuries. No further information is available at this time.
“I am relieved to know none of our Guardsmen were seriously injured,” said Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General. “This event highlights the volatility and tension in our communities right now. I ask for peace as we work through this difficult time.”
The Minnesota National Guard is activated as part of Operation Safety Net, a joint effort among the Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, the State of Minnesota and local jurisdictions. The Minnesota National Guard was activated as part of the effort to protect people, freedom of speech and property during the Derek Chauvin trial as well as the aftermath of the police involved shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center.
Members of the @MNNationalGuard, and other agencies, are accompanying emergency medical and fire responders in the Twin Cities metro area to provide security for first responders, enabling them to safely treat patients and save lives. Members of the Minnesota National Guard are civilians 28 days of the month, just like you.
You may see military vehicles and Guardsmen in your neighborhood. The @MNNationalGuard has activated just over 3000 service members in support of Operation Safety Net this week the Minnesota NG reported.
The appearance of Congresswoman from California who went to Minnesota to attend a BLM rally does not help quell the anger or violence. She is accused of inciting violence by many to include Congresswomen Greene and Boebert, as well as being taunted for hypocrisy for requesting a police escort:
When violent protestors shouted that National Guardsmen should “Don’t Come Back;” Gov Tim Walz Said:
Let’s be clear: The brave men and women of the Minnesota National Guard are our neighbors. They’re teachers, health care workers, and business owners who live in communities across our state. This is unacceptable. They can’t “go home” — this is their home.