Police investigating man's death after New Year's party as homicide

Morning headlines from Jan. 2, 2024
Morning headlines from Jan. 2, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — Homicide investigators in Minneapolis are looking into a death that occurred after a New Year's party.

According to the Minneapolis Police Department, a "physical altercation" occurred in the early morning hours Monday at a party on the 5100 block of 40th Avenue South. A man in his 40s was injured, and partygoers called 911 around 5 a.m. when they could not wake him.

First responders arrived and attempted to save his life, but he died at the scene. Police said homicide detectives are investigating his death.

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The Hennepin County medical examiner is working to determine his manner and cause of death. He has not been publicly identified.

No one has been arrested, police said.

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