Shooting at Benihana restaurant in Maple Grove, Minnesota leaves one injured
Correction — February 7, 2026
An earlier version of this article included statements that police confirmed no ongoing threat and that eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic. These statements were not supported by the cited sources and have been removed. The core facts of the incident remain unchanged.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Around 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (2230 UTC) on Friday, a shooting happened inside a Benihana restaurant in Maple Grove, Minnesota. One person was injured, according to police.
As of late Friday, no arrests had been made, but an investigation was ongoing.
Both the victim and shooter left the vicinity before police arrived. Later on, Friday, the victim reportedly sought treatment at a local hospital. The restaurant was evacuated and closed following the shooting.
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Early reports indicated the two men involved in the altercation knew one another. The victim was reportedly a 33-year-old man. The suspect fled the area in a vehicle. Reports indicate the victim's injuries were not life threatening.
The motive remained unknown, but authorities say the victim and suspect had a relationship. As of November 18, 2025, no one has been arrested.
Sources
- Madison Hunter. Man injured in shooting at Maple Grove Benihaha — FOX 9, November 15, 2025
- Cory Knudsen. Maple Grove police investigating shooting at Benihana — KSTP, November 14, 2025
