"St. Paul's 2024 Begins with New Year's Day Homicide"

A man has died following a New Year's shooting in St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood. The incident, which is the city's first homicide of the year, occurred after a group gathered on Van Buren Avenue, leading to a call for their removal and subsequent reports of gunfire. The victim, who was taken to United Hospital with a gunshot wound, succumbed to his injuries. While no other victims were found, evidence of the shooting was discovered, and police are actively investigating the case. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The victim's identity and cause of death will be released later.