Two Wounded in Shooting During Homecoming Football Game in Twin Cities

Eden Prairie, MN (MinnesotaNow)- Two people were wounded in a shooting that occurred during a homecoming football game in the Twin Cities. 

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A news release issued by the Eden Prairie Police Department says officers responded to the gunfire around 8:40 p.m.

The game between Eden Prairie and Minnetonka was underway at the time of the shooting. 

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Eden Prairie Homecoming Football Game Evacuated Following Shooting That Wounded Two

Officials suspended the football game and the stadium was evacuated. The game resumed Saturday morning. 

“Tonight was a hard night for our community. A night that was meant to celebrate all that makes us Eagles was tarnished by the selfish and violent acts of a few. And yet, in this moment, we saw our community shine,” a post on the Eden Prairie Schools Facebook page says. 

Police say the gunshots were fired outside of Aerie Stadium, which is located at Eden Prairie High School. Responding officers found two gunshot victims. 

Eden Prairie Shooting Believed to be Targeted

Their injuries are described as non-life-threatening. They were both brought to Hennepin Healthcare. 

Police say neither one of the victims are students of Minnetonka or Eden Prairie High Schools. 

The news release says the shooting was suspected of being targeted. As of Friday night no arrests have been announced.