Heavy police and SWAT presence reported in south Minneapolis after a shooting near East 28th Street and Nicollet Avenue. A large police response is underway in Minneapolis near East 28th Street and Nicollet Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, according to police scanner reports. Police and SWAT teams are reportedly at the scene amid reports of a shooting and a potential active shooter situation.Representational.As of now, Minneapolis police have not issued an update on the situation.Some reports suggest that the suspect may have taken family members hostage inside the apartment complex. However, the details are still clear.This story is being updated.Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles.
He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure.
Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team.
