Victim dies after shooting at Canterbury Park Expo Center during prayer service
Man fatally shot during prayer service in Shakopee
A man was fatally shot in Shakopee during a prayer service. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A man has died after a shooting Wednesday morning during a prayer service at the Canterbury Park Expo Center.
Canterbury Park Expo shooting
What we know:
Shakopee police responded around 9:55 a.m. to the report of a shooting at the Canterbury Park Expo Center.
At the park, officers said they found a 26-year-old man who had been shot multiple times.
The man was rushed to Hennepin County Medical Center for treatment. In an update on Wednesday afternoon, Shakopee police said the shooting was now a homicide.
Local perspective:
The Samaha Islamic Center appears to have been hosting an Eid Al-Adha prayer service at the Expo Center on Wednesday morning.
What we don't know:
Police did not disclose the events that led up to the shooting but said they were working to identify the people who were involved.
What you can do:
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to Shakopee Police Department at 952-445-1411.
Canterbury Park responds to homicide
What they're saying:
Officials from Canterbury Park shared the following statement:
"Law enforcement officials are investigating a homicide that occurred earlier today just outside of the Canterbury Park Event Center.
"Shakopee police officers responded to the incident at approximately 10:00am. Both the shooter and the victim were part of a client-hosted event taking place in the Event Center. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located an individual with injuries consistent with a shooting who was immediately transferred to HCMC.
"Shakopee PD quickly assessed the situation and determined there was no additional threat to public safety.
"We extend our deepest sympathies to the victim and his loved ones.
"The Canterbury Park Casino remains open for business and live racing will resume as planned this weekend on Saturday and Sunday."
The Source: This story uses information shared by the Shakopee Police Department.