Deadly shooting investigated at Green Line light rail station


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Published October 4, 2026 8:12 AM CDT

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Westgate shooting (FOX 9)

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting late Saturday night that occurred at a Green Line light rail station.

Deadly shooting

What we know:

Minneapolis and Metro Transit police were investigating the shooting at the Westgate train station shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday.

In a statement to FOX 9 overnight, police confirmed the shooting was deadly, and the victim was an adult but did not provide further details.

Video from the scene showed officers investigating on the platform and inside a train car.

What we don't know:

It's unclear why Minneapolis police are handling the case. The Westgate station is near the Minneapolis border but within St. Paul city limits. St. Paul police directed FOX 9 to Metro Transit police, who in turn told us Minneapolis police were the lead agency for the investigation.

What's next:

Police said they will release further information later Sunday morning.

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