The early morning quiet on Thomas Avenue North was shattered Tuesday when a verbal argument turned into a nightmare. Just before dawn, a dispute inside a North Minneapolis home escalated to gunfire, leaving a local man dead and a neighborhood searching for answers. It is the kind of tragedy that leaves a permanent mark on a community, especially when it happens during a time of year meant for family and peace.
Tezzo Sav was the victim of the shooting, according to local authorities. Police arrived at the scene in the 1600 block around 2:30 a.m. to find Sav clinging to life after being shot multiple times. Officers and paramedics rushed to provide CPR, desperately trying to stabilize him before he was moved to North Memorial Medical Center. Despite their best efforts and the speed of the emergency response, Sav later passed away from his injuries at the hospital.
Investigators didn’t take long to make an arrest in the case. A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody shortly after the incident. While the specific details of what they were arguing about haven’t been released, police confirmed the violence broke out following a verbal fight that happened right there inside the residence. It’s a sobering reminder of how quickly a heated moment can spiral out of control when a weapon is involved.
This arrest might be part of a much larger picture for the Minneapolis Police Department. Detectives are currently looking into whether the teenage suspect is linked to other violent crimes that have plagued the city over the last year. Chief Brian O’Hara spoke out about the loss, noting that yet another family has been “forever impacted by senseless violence.” He promised that the department would keep working around the clock to bring a sense of justice to Sav’s grieving loved ones.
Outside the yellow police tape, the mood in Minneapolis is heavy with sorrow. Neighbors and friends of Sav have spent the last few days sharing memories and trying to make sense of the sudden loss. For many, Sav was a familiar face whose life was cut short far too soon. The community is now leaning on each other for support as they process the shock of a homicide happening right on their doorsteps.
The investigation is still very much active as police gather more evidence and talk to potential witnesses. They are asking anyone who might know something—no matter how small the detail—to come forward.
Tips can be sent directly to the department or shared anonymously through CrimeStoppers. Every piece of information helps as the city tries to piece together the final moments leading up to the shooting.
As the sun sets on a difficult week for North Minneapolis, the focus remains on the fragility of life and the need for a change. This tragedy has sparked a renewed call for community awareness and a collective hope for a safer future. While the legal process against the teenager begins, a family is left to mourn Tezzo Sav, a man whose life ended in a flash of violence on a cold Tuesday morning.
