Third Body Discovered in Minneapolis in Three Days, Police Launch Investigation
A third body has been discovered in Minneapolis within three days, prompting an investigation by police into a series of deaths. The first body was found on Saturday evening in a wooded area near East River Flats park by the…
New York, NY, August 20, 2026 —
Minneapolis police are investigating a series of deaths after a third body was discovered within a three-day period. The most recent discovery brings the total to three bodies found in the city over the span of Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
The first body was found on Saturday evening. The discovery was made by individuals who were in a wooded area located near East River Flats park, by the Mississippi River. Details regarding the circumstances surrounding this initial discovery have not been fully released by authorities.
As of Monday, a total of three bodies have been found across the city. The Minneapolis Police Department has stated that they are actively investigating these incidents. Further information regarding the identities of the deceased, the causes of death, and any potential connections between the cases has not yet been provided.
Authorities are expected to release more details as the investigations progress. The public is encouraged to contact the Minneapolis Police Department with any information related to these cases. The exact locations and times of the subsequent discoveries have not been specified in initial reports.
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