On Thursday, October 15, 2026 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Minneapolis Police responded to a report of a man down in an alley in the 2600 block of Third Avenue South, near MCAD. The man had sustained a gunshot wound and died at the scene.
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the incident. No arrests have been reported.
There is no known ongoing threat to the MCAD campus related to this incident. Campus Safety is aware of the incident and remains available 24/7 to assist members of the campus community.
As always, remain aware of your surroundings when traveling to and from campus. If you observe an emergency or have an immediate safety concern, call 911. Campus Safety is available at 612-874-3801 for non-emergency concerns.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Minneapolis Police Department at 612-673-5845 or by email at policetips@minneapolismn.gov. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org or by calling 1-800-222-8477.