This document presents a statistical analysis of crime gun traces originating from Minneapolis, MN, in 1998. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a law enforcement agency tasked with protecting communities from various criminal activities, including the illegal trafficking of firearms. This report is one of the data publications produced by the ATF, offering insights into firearm-related crime within a specific geographic area and time frame.

This report serves as a factual record of crime gun traces for a specific year and city, intended for use by law enforcement, researchers, and policymakers. Its value lies in the direct data it provides on firearm crime patterns. The publication is a product of the ATF's ongoing efforts to track and analyze firearm-related offenses.