A man was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the leg after a violent altercation erupted early Saturday morning at a White Bear Lake bar.
According to the White Bear Lake Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue after receiving reports of a large fight in progress involving multiple patrons. While en route, officers were informed that the confrontation had escalated into gunfire.
When police arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the leg. He was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Though police did not officially name the bar, Doc’s Landing Sports Bar is the only establishment located on that block, adjacent to Culver’s. The incident is currently under active investigation.
“At this time, we have no suspect information to share,” White Bear Lake PD stated. “We believe this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public. No other injuries have been reported.”
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information to contact the White Bear Lake Police Department at 651-429-8511.
This shooting, while localized, echoes a broader concern about rising bar-related violence being reported not only in Minnesota but also in communities as far as Wyoming, where local authorities are paying closer attention to nightlife safety.
Note: This article is based on the latest details provided by law enforcement and may be updated as new information becomes available.
