Saint Paul Triple Homicide
Three Found Dead in Saint Paul Apartment Shooting; Person of Interest Detained
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The shooting occurred at approximately 4:10 p.m. on Monday, July 20, in the leasing office of a Saint Paul apartment complex on the 1500 block of St. Paul Avenue (between West Seventh and Davern Streets), where three adults were found dead.
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By about 9:45 p.m. Monday, police said they had taken a person of interest into custody; authorities had earlier said no arrests had been made, and it remained unclear how the person was connected to the shooting.
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Investigators are processing the scene with the department’s forensic services and video management units, and the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the victims and determine the cause of death; police also provided a tip line at 651-266-5650 for information.
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Saint Paul has logged 11 homicides so far in 2026; officials noted the city has had several homicides recently, and the latest shooting followed a Frogtown incident as Minneapolis faced two mass shootings that weekend, with authorities saying there is no confirmed connection between these incidents.
Three adults were found fatally shot inside the leasing office of a Saint Paul apartment complex Monday afternoon, marking the city's ninth, tenth, and eleventh homicides of 2026, according to MPR News. The shooting happened around 4:10 p.m. on the 1500 block of St. Paul Avenue, between West Seventh and Davern Streets.
By 9:45 p.m., police announced a person of interest was in custody, CBS News reported. Authorities had said earlier in the evening that no arrests had been made. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Leasing Office Shooting Leaves Three Dead
Officers arrived at the apartment complex just after 4 p.m. and found three adults dead inside the leasing office, according to MPR News. Police evacuated the building while investigators processed the scene. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office will formally identify the victims and determine their cause of death.
Investigators from the department's forensic services and video management units worked the scene, MN Crime reported. Police set up a public tip line at 651-266-5650 and urged anyone with information to call. No motive has been released, and it is not yet clear how the person of interest is connected to the shooting.
Person of Interest Taken Into Custody Monday Night
Police said they had a person of interest in custody by roughly 9:45 p.m. Monday, hours after the shooting, CBS News reported. Earlier statements from authorities had confirmed no arrests had been made, leaving the public on edge during that window. The shift in status marked a key development in the fast-moving case.
Authorities executed search warrants at the property as part of the inquiry, according to Willmar Radio. It remains unclear whether formal charges have been filed. Police have not released the suspect's name or described a possible connection to the victims.
Saint Paul Logs 11 Homicides So Far in 2026
The three victims are Saint Paul's ninth, tenth, and eleventh homicide victims this year, according to Willmar Radio. Officials described the shooting as a significant tragedy for the city. The deaths come shortly after a separate incident in the Frogtown neighborhood added to the city's toll.
That same weekend, Minneapolis saw two mass shootings, MPR News reported. Authorities said there is no confirmed connection between those incidents and the St. Paul apartment shooting. Police have not indicated any link between this case and other recent violence in the region.
What Comes Next for the Investigation
Investigators are still piecing together a motive and the full sequence of events, according to MN Crime. The medical examiner's findings will be a key next step. Formal identification of the three victims has not yet been released to the public.
Police are asking residents and witnesses to call the tip line at 651-266-5650 with any information. Officials stressed that community help is critical to solving the case. No timeline has been given for when charges or further details might be announced.
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