According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire just after 2 p.m. on the 2100 block of South Cedar Avenue. The location, a densely populated stretch near the Red Lake apartment complex and adjacent to the Minneapolis American Indian Center, has long served as a community hub but has also been the site of several violent incidents in recent years.
When first responders arrived, they found a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts by paramedics and officers at the scene, the man was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. He has since been identified as Tc Pipeboy, who was also known by his nickname “Tiago.” Authorities have not released his age or any details regarding the circumstances that led up to the shooting.
Community members have expressed shock and sorrow in the wake of the tragedy. Pipeboy was reportedly known to many in the area and had ties to local outreach and cultural organizations. “He was someone people recognized around here — a presence in the neighborhood,” said Marlene Whitefeather, a longtime resident and advocate for Native American youth. “This violence is devastating, and it’s taking people from us way too soon.”
Police have not yet disclosed any information regarding potential suspects or motives, and no arrests have been made as of Wednesday evening. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby buildings and speaking with witnesses. Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that tips can be made anonymously through CrimeStoppers.
This fatal shooting follows another homicide reported late Tuesday night in a separate part of the city, underscoring what officials describe as a troubling uptick in deadly incidents. The Minneapolis Police Department reported that this marks the city’s 17th homicide of 2025, a figure that is on pace to surpass the totals from the same period last year.
“We understand the community is hurting and looking for answers,” said Interim Police Chief Amelia Huff in a press conference late Wednesday afternoon. “We are dedicating every available resource to solving these cases and restoring a sense of safety to our neighborhoods.”
Local organizations, including the Minneapolis American Indian Center and community mediation groups, have begun mobilizing in response to the incident. They are organizing vigils, offering grief counseling, and calling for renewed investment in violence prevention and mental health resources.
As Minneapolis continues to grapple with issues of public safety, community leaders are calling for a holistic approach that goes beyond policing. “We can’t arrest our way out of this crisis,” said City Council Member Jason Chavez, who represents the ward where the shooting took place. “We need housing, we need trauma care, we need youth programming — real investments in the people of this city.”
In the meantime, those who knew Tc Pipeboy are mourning his loss and calling for justice. “He wasn’t just a statistic,” said Whitefeather. “He was someone’s son, someone’s friend. We can’t let his death be just another headline.”
Police continue to investigate the shooting and ask that anyone with information call the tip line at 612-692-TIPS.
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