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Published: October 25th 2026.
SAINT PAUL - Saint Paul police are investigating a fatal shooting in the city’s Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood that left one man dead Saturday night, marking the city's 15th homicide of 2026.
According to the Saint Paul Police Department, officers responded to the 700 block of 6th Street East at approximately 6:45 p.m. following reports of multiple gunshots at a residence.
Around the time officers arrived, an adult male was admitted to Regions Hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. Despite receiving medical treatment, the man died from his injuries a short time later.
Investigators believe the victim was shot at the residence on 6th Street East, where responding officers located multiple shell casings.
Officers also conducted a safety sweep of the residence to determine whether additional victims were present. No other victims were located.
Saint Paul police homicide investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No arrests have been made.
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to confirm the victim’s identity and determine the official cause of death.
Police said additional information, including the victim’s identity and updates on the investigation, will be released through the department’s social media accounts.
The shooting marks Saint Paul’s 15th homicide of 2026.