Saint Paul Police officers were called to the 1000 block of York Avenue East this afternoon after a deceased shooting victim was found in an alley.

The victim was found alone in an alley with apparent gunshot wounds. Saint Paul Fire medics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. Officers are on the scene canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and evidence. SPPD Homicide, Forensic Services Unit, and the Video Management Unit (VMU) are also on the scene beginning their investigation.

No arrests have been made at this time, and details surrounding the incident are still under investigation.

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to positively identify the victims and determine their exact cause of death. This information, along with any updates on the case, will be released on the Saint Paul Police Department Twitter account, @sppdmn.

This is Saint Paul’s 28th Homicide Investigation for 2022.

Last Edited: October 10, 2022