The City of Minneapolis has announced that the highly anticipated Battle of the Badges BBQ event, originally scheduled for this Saturday, will be postponed. The decision comes in light of the tragic shooting at Annunciation Church last week, which left families and the broader community devastated.
City officials emphasized that the postponement is an act of respect and solidarity with the grieving families directly affected by the tragedy. In a statement, Minneapolis leadership shared, “Our thoughts are with the grieving families who continue to work toward healing. We are also keeping our first responders in our thoughts, who are focused on the investigation, recovery, and healing.”
The Battle of the Badges BBQ is a beloved community event that brings together local law enforcement, firefighters, and other first responders in a friendly competition over the grill. It has long served as a space for camaraderie, good food, and building bridges between public safety personnel and the community. While officials acknowledged the excitement around the event, they stressed that the current priority must remain on supporting those impacted by last week’s tragedy.
Community partners have also voiced their support for the postponement, noting that many of the same first responders who participate in the BBQ are directly engaged in the ongoing investigation and recovery efforts related to the shooting.
While no new date has yet been announced, city leaders assured residents that the event will be rescheduled at a later time when the community is better able to gather in a spirit of healing and unity.
In closing, the City of Minneapolis expressed gratitude to residents for their patience and understanding, while also recognizing the resilience the community has shown in the wake of tragedy. “We are grateful for the strength our Minneapolis community and partners have shown as we move through this difficult time together,” the statement read.
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