Seven people shot in Uptown overnight

Lake and Lyndale
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Minneapolis Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left 7 people injured.

It happened near the intersection of Lake and Lyndale around 12:20 this morning. Police responding to several reports of shots fired, arriving to what they called a chaotic scene and 3 people suffering from gunshot wounds. They later found that the others had been taken to the hospital.

Investigators believe two people were shooting at each other outside of a business when the victims were hit. It's unclear if the injured were involved, intended targets or innocent bystanders.

Of the 7 injured, one is in critical condition, five are in serious condition and one is in good condition. All seven victims are expected to survive their injuries.

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