Woman killed in Boom Island Park shooting is identified
Woman killed in Boom Island Park shooting is identified originally appeared on Bring Me The News.
The woman killed when gunfire erupted during a large gathering at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on Sunday evening has been identified.
Stageina Whiting, 23, of Brooklyn Center, died at Hennepin County Medical Center from a gunshot wound to the torso, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed.
Police arrived at the park around 9:30 p.m. to find Whiting severely injured after an altercation at the park escalated to a shooting.
Six other people were injured in the incident, with five men shot – one of whom is in a life-threatening condition – and a woman knocked unconscious.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara likened the aftermath of the shooting to a "war zone" due to the number of shell casings found at the scene. Police believe there was more than one shooter involved, but no arrests have been made as of Monday evening.
The incident has been denounced as "completely unacceptable" by Mayor Jacob Frey, who said: "My heart is with the victims and their loved ones today.
"This week, we're launching Operation Safe Summer – a coordinated effort with law enforcement partners at every level to prevent violence and keep people safe. We're going to keep working with our partners to keep incidents like this rare."
Third District Rep. Ilhan Omar said: "I'm devastated by the tragic shooting at Boom Island Park last night.My heart is with the victims, their families, and all those who were at the park during such a terrifying moment. Our community should feel safe in parks and public spaces no matter the time of day."
This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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