India, April 30 -- Three people were killed and two were injured in a "senseless" mass shooting in Minneapolis on Tuesday night, according to authorities.

The deceased identified as two men and one woman, while another man and woman injuries, the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) confirmed to Newsweek.

Sergeant Garrett Parten said the incident occurred shortly before midnight on the 1500 block of East 25th Street.

At a press conference, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara stated that preliminary findings indicate that the shooting was "targeted and potentially gang-related."

Although the perpetrators have not yet been verified, all of the victims seem to be adults. According to authorities, one male victim was discovered on the si...