Richard Howard Schultz

On June 13, 2026, city of Minneapolis Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of a domestic assault on the 2800 block of 18th Ave. S., in the city of Minneapolis, in Hennepin County, in the state of Minnesota. Officers arrived at said location, where they met the reporting party, identified as MAW, hereinafter Victim. Victim [NAME REDACTED] was assaulted by her roommate, identified as RICHARD HOWARD SCHULTZ, [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter Defendant. Victim stated that she confronted Defendant about several threatening statements he made toward her, including threats to kill her cats.

Victim [NAME REDACTED], and as she was walking back upstairs, she heard Defendant coming toward her. Victim made her way to the dining room, and Defendant grabbed her forcefully around the neck and brought her to the ground. Victim stated that Defendant strangled her while she was on the floor and that her breathing was impeded. She got Defendant off of her by kicking him in the groin area. Officers observed red marks on Defendant’s neck consistent with strangulation. Officers located Defendant and placed him under arrest.

Defendant appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of arrest. Defendant is in custody.