By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-10-04 16:26:31 | Updated at 2026-10-04 17:00:08
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Somali gangs are being blamed for a shooting outside a homecoming game in a quiet Minneapolis suburb that left two people wounded, according to reports — and resulted in celebrations being canceled.
Shooting broke out shortly before 9 p.m. Friday local time at Eden Prairie High School during a homecoming game against Minnetonka, sending thousands of panicked spectators running for the exits, FOX 9 reported.
Two Somali nationals aged 17 and 18 who were known to cops were wounded in the shooting in the parking lot at the school’s Aerie Stadium, the Eden Prairie Police Department said in a statement Saturday afternoon.
People leave Eden Prairie High School after a football game against Minnetonka was evacuated due to a shooting in Eden Prairie, Minn., Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. The Lake Conference Network
Police stand outside Eden Prairie High School after a football game against Minnetonka was evacuated due to a shooting in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. PaulPolice believe the shooting was related to beef between local Somali immigrant gangs, sources told Fox 9.
Just before the shooting, a large fight broke out on the west side of the stadium, according to the police.
The 17-year-old victim remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the 18-year-old was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, cops said.
Neither of the teens shot was a student at Eden Prairie or Minnetonka High Schools, KARE 11 reported.
“Police believe the shooting was gang-related,” the statement went on.
Authorities are searching for at least one getaway car.
