St. Paul Man Dies After Shooting on 6th Street
A man is dead following a shooting on the 700 block of 6th Street East that remains under investigation.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Violence
A man has died at Regions Hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest in St. Paul. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred on the 700 block of 6th Street East.
Why it matters
The incident represents the 15th homicide recorded in St. Paul during 2026. Authorities are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting as no suspects have been apprehended.
This marks the 15th homicide in the city for 2026, matching the total recorded during the entirety of 2025. No arrests have been made in connection to the shooting as of this time.
The players
St. Paul Police
The local law enforcement agency responsible for investigating violent crimes and maintaining public order within the city.
The details
Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood where they discovered multiple shell casings at the residence. A safety sweep of the property was conducted to ensure no other victims were present.
Timeline
The shooting took place on the evening of Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The city recorded 15 homicides throughout the 2025 calendar year.
Legal Context
The city has reached a level of 15 homicides in 2026 that mirrors the 2025 St. Paul homicide count. This maintains a level of violent crime that tracks closely with the previous year's total.
Residents in the Dayton's Bluff area may notice an ongoing police presence as investigators process the scene on 6th Street East. The department has not issued specific safety advisories at this time, but the investigation remains active.
The takeaway
Authorities are continuing to investigate this shooting to identify the perpetrator and the deceased victim. Residents with information regarding the incident on the 700 block of 6th Street East should contact local law enforcement.
Further reading
For more information on local safety trends, visit Saint Paul Violence.
