Security Officer Fatally Struck by Vehicle
Minneapolis MN May 19th, 2023
A security officer has been fatally struck by a vehicle and now police are searching for the driver.
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating the hit-and-run suspect who fatally struck this security officer who was walking home from work in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Early Sunday morning, Kendrick Hemphill was crossing Hiawatha Avenue at 26th Street East when he was hit by a motorist in a red sedan traveling southbound on Hiawatha, police said. The driver did not stop.
Hemphill did not survive his injuries and was declared dead at the scene.
Police do not know at this time if this was intentional vehicle attack and have not release any further information.
Anyone with information on the incident or was in the area of the incident around 3:25 a.m. is asked to send the tip to policetips@minneapolismn.gov or CrimeStoppers.