Authorities on Sunday identified the man who was fatally shot in the head and left in a north Minneapolis alley.
Divittin C. Hoskins, 32, of Minneapolis, was shot Friday night in the 1600 block of Plymouth Avenue N., according to the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office. No arrests have been announced.
Hoskins was taken by ambulance to Hennepin County Medical Center, and he died there less than an hour later.
Police canvassed the area Friday night and again Saturday in hopes of finding information leading them to whoever was responsible for the killing.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact police by texting 847411. Enter MPD, a space and then the message. Tips can also be called in at 612-692-8477.
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