Shooting in North St. Paul leaves 4 injured

North St. Paul police are asking community members for help as they investigate a shooting that left four people injured Saturday night.

Police say officers were called to the 2100 block of 17th Avenue around 10:45 p.m. for reports of an assault involving shots fired.

Upon arrival, officers discovered that a group of people had gathered at Casey Lake Park earlier in the evening and, as people arrived, shots were fired. Neighbors tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS they believe a high school graduation party was taking place.

The four people affected were hospitalized for treatment. Their names have not been released at this time.

However, North St. Paul Police Chief Ray Rozales told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that all four people appear to have non-life-threatening injuries.

Chief Rozales says a 17-year-old boy was shot in the ankle and a 21-year-old man was shot and grazed his ear and shoulder. Meanwhile, two 24-year-old women were injured — one was shot in the hip and another — who Rozales said has already been released — may have been shot in the left hand.

Police continue to gather evidence and speak to witnesses while searching for the person(s) responsible.

At this time, police do not believe there is a threat to the public.

Anyone with information that could help police is asked to call investigators at 651-747-2444.