John Fitzgerald Elliott SR

On or about May 13, 2026, Minneapolis police officers were dispatched to a domestic at 83XX Minnetonka Blvd, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The reporting party, “witness” herein, said she heard a female, “victim” herein, in a nearby apartment screaming for help. Police arrived and could hear a male yelling from the apartment. Police could hear a male yelling. Police knocked on the door, and no one came to the door. After knocking, police could hear the victim saying, “get off of me.” The victim’s voice sounded strained and like she was gurgling as if her airway was being restricted.

Police believed her life was in danger and kicked the door down. As they entered the unit, police saw a male, later identified as John Fitzgerald Elliott, Sr ([DOB redacted]) “Defendant” herein, on the couch in the living room. Defendant had his left arm around the victim’s neck. The victim's neck was in the crease of his elbow. Police saw a black belt on the floor nearby. Defendant eventually let go of the victim. The victim told police that the defendant picked her up from work while he was drunk.

She said she tried to sleep and he then jumped on her and started to strangle her. He used the black belt and his hands to strangle her. He tightened the belt so she couldn’t breathe. Police saw bruising on her face, a laceration on her beck and blood coming from her left ear. She told police he punched her and she scratched him to get the belt off her neck. She said during the struggle her earing got ripped out. She told police that Defendant has been living with her for the last two and a half years.

Defendant is in custody.