Investigators say the shooting happened while vehicles were driving through the park, though the exact circumstances and how many people were involved are unknown.

An 11-year-old boy was shot to death Monday afternoon in north Minneapolis’ Folwell Park, police say. Officers responded after getting reports of gunfire a little after 2 p.m. along Dowling Avenue North,

In an interview on Wednesday, Chief Ohotto said officers patrol all of the city's 185 parks from 7 a.m. until 1 a.m. the following morning every day.