2 hurt in shooting along light rail in Minneapolis

A shooting near a light rail train platform in Minneapolis left two people hurt on Monday night.

Minneapolis police responded to East Franklin and Cedar Avenue South for reports of a shooting shortly before 8 p.m.

At the scene, officers found two men who had been shot, with one suffering what police say are life-threatening injuries. Both men were transported to Hennepin County Medical Center for treatment.

Police say three juveniles, two 15-year-olds and a 17-year-old, were taken into custody. 

It appears the shooting started as an altercation, authorities said.