Michael Ray Adkins, a 48-year-old Black/African American man from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was fatally shot after an argument inside a vehicle in Minneapolis’ Phillips neighborhood. The dispute on the evening of May 15, 2025, escalated to gunfire in the 2700 block of Columbus Avenue; Adkins was struck in the back. The gunman fled the scene and Adkins’ wife drove him seeking help. Paramedics found him near Abbott Northwestern Hospital at about 8:20 p.m. and transported him to Hennepin Healthcare, where he died on May 16, 2025. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide by gunshot wound to the back.

Minneapolis Police processed the Columbus Avenue scene, canvassed for witnesses and surveillance, and opened a homicide investigation. Authorities confirmed no arrests and did not identify a suspect. The police chief described the shooting as senseless and said investigators would continue working the case.

If anyone witnessed the shooting, saw activity in the 2700 block of Columbus Avenue that night, or has footage that could help, please share what is known with investigators.