Ta-Nasha Brittanya Shurnene Austin, a 30-year-old woman from St. Cloud, Minnesota, was fatally shot on March 18, 2022, in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis. The incident occurred around 7:37 a.m. outside a residence on the 1900 block of Colfax Avenue South. Austin sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported to Hennepin Healthcare, where she was pronounced dead later that afternoon.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office ruled her death a homicide.
According to preliminary information from the Minneapolis Police Department, the shooting stemmed from an argument at a gathering that escalated into gunfire. Despite the investigation, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified or described. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact CrimeStoppers.
The lack of arrests and suspect descriptions has left the case open, with the Minneapolis Police Department continuing to seek leads. The community has been encouraged to come forward with any information that could assist in solving the case and bringing justice for Ta-Nasha Austin.
