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Gregory Hoskins, 37, was shot and killed on July 21, 2019, on the 1500 block of Plymouth Avenue North in Minneapolis. He was walking with a bag of groceries outside his home when officers found him on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest; he died after attempts to save him.

The criminal complaint identifies Derrick Blanton as the suspect, alleging Blanton shot Hoskins during an altercation. Blanton was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting.

The community was deeply affected by Hoskins’ death. If anyone witnessed the shooting, knew Gregory, or has information that could clarify what led to the altercation, please share what you know.