Minneapolis FAST Team Tackles Gun Violence | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis is in crisis as gun violence surges, with three overnight shootings leaving one dead and a 15-year-old girl injured — part of a grim trend where over 300 gunshot victims were recorded last year. In response, the city launched the FAST unit — a specialized team treating non-fatal shootings with the same urgency as homicides — already investigating 62 cases this year. While some neighborhoods show improvement, others like the Fifth Precinct are seeing spikes. St. Paul’s similar unit offers hope, with dramatic drops in victims and soaring clearance rates. Officials are now closely tracking FAST’s impact, hoping this targeted strategy will turn the tide on violence and rebuild community trust. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d96e57d4a6b04c37