Fact-check analysisVerified as of September 16, 2025Curated by FactVerify
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At least 13 people have been wounded, five critically, in two shootings that erupted over a span of 12 hours at homeless encampments in Minneapolis.

Multiple reliable sources confirm that at least 13 people were wounded, including five critically, in two shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments within a 12-hour span.

13 people hurt in 2 mass shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments on the same day - ABC News

13 people hurt in 2 mass shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments on the same day - ABC News

Source: abcnews.go.com

At a glance

Key Evidence

Verified September 16, 2025
  • At least 13 people were wounded, five critically, in two shootings over a span of 12 hours at homeless encampments in Minneapolis, as reported by ABC News, Finger Lakes Daily News, WKSN, and others.

  • The city's mayor acknowledged the incidents and their severity.

  • Multiple outlets independently confirm these details with consistent numbers and timing.

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

The claim that at least 13 people were wounded, with five critically injured, in two shootings occurring over about 12 hours at homeless encampments in Minneapolis is well-supported by numerous independent news reports published on or around September 16, 2025. These sources consistently report the same figures and timeline, indicating a high level of agreement. The incidents involved mass shootings at separate homeless camps, and the city's mayor has publicly commented on the events, suggesting possible connections between the shootings.

While some reports also mention fatalities related to these or linked shootings, the specific claim about wounded individuals aligns precisely with the majority of sources. There is no significant contradictory evidence disputing the number of wounded or the timing of the shootings.

Primary trail

Verified Sources8

13 people hurt in 2 mass shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments on the...

abcnews.go.com
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13 people hurt in 2 mass shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments on the...

fingerlakesdailynews.com
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13 people hurt in 2 mass shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments on the...

wksn.com
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