Curstin Hailey Pope, 18, died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen on March 4, 2023, in the 3600 block of Dupont Avenue North in Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide. The shooting occurred about 6 a.m. after a verbal argument between a mother and her children; a single bullet struck Curstin and then passed through to injure her 13-year-old brother, who suffered non-life-threatening wounds. Both were taken to North Memorial Health Hospital, where Curstin was pronounced dead.

A handgun was recovered at the scene. The mother, 39-year-old Ashley Pope, was arrested initially but later released without charges while authorities investigated whether the shooting was accidental or intentional. Three other children in the home were unharmed and placed in the care of other adults.

Does anyone have information about what happened that morning or knew the family and can help clarify the circumstances?