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Amir Atkins

Death by Force
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Amir Lamar Atkins, 11, a Black male, was shot in broad daylight on June 23, 2025, at Folwell Park on Dowling Avenue North in Minneapolis. Police said gunfire erupted around 2 p.m.; a nearby resident heard cries for help, found Amir with a life-threatening wound, and rushed him toward medical care, but he could not be saved. Authorities publicly identified him shortly after the shooting and asked for community tips as they canvassed the area.

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  • Officials confirm ID of 11-year-old boy killed in Minneapolis park, say he was shot in head
  • Boy, 11, dead after shooting at Minneapolis' Folwell Park
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    Victim Details

    Amir Atkins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Minneapolis

    MN

    2025-06-23

    11

    Amir

    Atkins

    11/08/2025

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