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Shooting Halts Eden Prairie Homecoming Football Game
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Incident Overview
Friday night, a shooting occurred outside the north side of Eden Prairie High School’s football stadium during the Eden Prairie-Minnetonka homecoming game. Two individuals were struck and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police identified the victims as not being students at either Eden Prairie or Minnetonka schools. The incident prompted an immediate evacuation of the stadium, surrounding fields, and nearby facilities. Parents and students were directed to a reunification point at Round Lake Park, later shifted to the pavilion south of the tennis courts.
Law-Enforcement Response
The Eden Prairie Police Department, joined by the Eden Prairie Fire Department and Hennepin County EMS, arrived on scene around 8:40 p.m. and secured the area. Multiple police squads were observed traveling north on Eden Prairie Road with lights activated. Officers kept the campus perimeter closed while the investigation continued. Police stated they believe the shooting was targeted, but no arrests have been made. The department confirmed the area remains blocked to the public for the foreseeable future.
Official Reactions
Mayor Ron Case expressed shock at the incident and emphasized community concern. Superintendent Matt Sackett (school) addressed the need for answers while refusing speculation about the shooter or motive. Police Chief Matt Sackett (law-enforcement) noted that officers were already on site for the game when the disturbance was reported.
Data & Statistics
- Injured: 2 (non-life-threatening)
- Arrests: 0 (investigation ongoing)
- Game status: postponed; officials plan to resume play on Monday.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Any time something like this occurs, an incident like this, it’s shocking to a community like Eden Prairie,” — Ron Case, eden prairie mayor
- “State officials are assisting local authorities to find those responsible after a shooting outside the Eden Prairie football game. No homecoming, in any community, should be disrupted by gun violence. Minnesotans are keeping students and families in our thoughts tonight,” — Governor Walz