Edina shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 suspects arrested

1 dead, 3 arrested after Edina shooting

Police arrested 3 people in connection to a fatal shooting that caused multiple establishments in Edina to go on lockdown. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest details. 

EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) - A deadly shooting in Edina sparked a massive police response and forced a lockdown at nearby businesses at Southdale Mall on Wednesday as police searched for the suspects.

Law enforcement officials say they apprehended three men for probable cause murder and the area has now reopened to traffic. 

Deadly Edina shooting

Fatal Edina shooting: 1 taken out of building in cuffs

One person was taken out a building in handcuffs after police responded to a fatal shooting in Edina. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the details.

What we know:

Edina police responded around 12:30 p.m. to the report of a shooting along West 66th Street near Southdale Mall.

At the scene, officers found one victim with a gunshot wound. Officers tried to revive the victim but say they ultimately died from their wounds.

Police say they arrested three men for probable cause murder in connection to the shooting around 4:15 p.m.

Investigators say they believe the victim and suspects are known to each other and that the shooting was not random. 

M Health Fairview on lockdown, large police presence near Southdale Mall

M Health Fairview confirmed the hospital is on lockdown as several law enforcement officers respond to an area near Southdale Mall in Edina for an active incident. 

Local perspective:

Police say the suspects ran from the scene. As a precaution, they advised nearby businesses to go into lockdown. FOX 9 learned that M Health Fairview also went into lockdown procedures as a precaution.

Aerial video from the scene showed the investigation appeared to be focused around an apartment building across from the mall. Police say the apartment building is described as transitional housing.

What we don't know:

It's unclear what each suspect's role was in relation to the shooting.

Law enforcement near the 3300 block of W. 66th Street in Edina.  (FOX 9)

Senator Alice Mann Statement 

What they're saying:

Minnesota State Senator Alice Mann (DFL-Edina) shared the following statement on the shooting:

"I am deeply saddened to hear of the shooting that occurred in our community that has left one person dead. My heart goes out to the victim’s loved ones and everyone in our community affected by this gun violence.

"Law enforcement is asking for any security footage or information that could help locate the perpetrators of this violence. Anyone with information that could help investigators can contact Edina police at 952-826-1600 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-988-8477. Tips can stay anonymous.

"I am grateful to the first responders who acted quickly to secure the scene and cared for those in the surrounding areas. Minnesotans deserve safe communities, free from gun violence. We cannot accept this as normal, and we must take action to protect people wherever they are."