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Man Shot Multiple Times During Prayer Service at Canterbury Park, Police Say
Police said a 26-year-old man died after multiple gunshot wounds, and investigators are working to identify the people involved.
On Wednesday, the Shakopee Police Department classified a shooting at Canterbury Park Expo Center as a homicide. Officers responded just before 10 a.m. and found a 26-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.
During an Eid Al-Adha prayer service at the Expo Center, the shooting occurred while the Samaha Islamic Center was hosting the morning gathering. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the violence.
Emergency responders transported the victim to Hennepin County Medical Center for treatment following the shooting. Police did not disclose the man's condition or events leading up to the incident.
No arrests have been made as of Thursday. The Shakopee Police Department stated, "We are actively working to identify the involved individuals" as the homicide investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the Shakopee Police Department at 952-445-1411. The investigation remains active to determine what transpired at the facility.