On or about March 7th, 2026, Minneapolis Police responded to a report of a shooting near the corner of 15th and Nicollet Avenue, in the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Responding officers located Victim, a known adult male, laying on the front steps of an apartment building with an apparent gunshot wound to the back of his head. He was transported to a hospital where serious brain injuries were observed. As of the writing of this complaint, he remains hospitalized in serious condition.
Officers obtained surveillance footage of the area. The video showed a dark Chevrolet SUV arrive and park near the above location and four people exit. One of the individuals, later identified by a witness as Co-respondent M. C. J., who was wearing light colored pants, white shoes, a light brown or tan jacket, exited the front passenger seat. Another individual, later identified by a witness as Co-defendant AJAY JOSEPH MEYER, [DOB REDACTED], exited the driver's side rear passenger seat wearing a light colored jacket and dark pants.
And Co-defendant Meyer's brother, Co-respondent G. J. M., who the witness confirmed was known as "J-Dot," exited the right rear passenger seat wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with a white logo running vertically up and down its back. Approximately 8 minutes later, a second vehicle arrived and parked next to the first. A male who was wearing an unzipped black hooded sweat shirt with a white t-shirt underneath, black pants with a red patch on one leg, and white shoes exited the rear right passenger seat; a witness later identified that male as Defendant TAHDRE TENNIN, [DOB REDACTED]. Later, Co- respondent M. C. J. Can be seen handing Co-defendant Meyer an object that is consistent in appearance with a semiautomatic handgun.
Video showed the group, including Defendant, Co-respondent M. C. J., Co-defendant Meyer, Co- respondent G. J. M., walked from where the vehicles were parked to where Victim [NAME REDACTED]. Victim [NAME REDACTED] in this area before the group approached. He was wearing a long-sleeved sweatshirt. The group approached Victim, and several members of the group put their hands on Victim [NAME REDACTED]. Co-respondent M. C. J. Was visible on video striking victim [NAME REDACTED]. Co-respondent G. J. M. Then walked away carrying Victim’s sweatshirt.
The remaining group continued to struggle with Victim [NAME REDACTED]. The video showed Victim turned towards the surveillance camera with his hands up. Defendant was visible holding a pistol to the back of Victim's head. A few seconds later, a single muzzle flash was visible near Victim’s head. Victim [NAME REDACTED]. Defendant and the remaining accomplices immediately ran back to their vehicles and left. On March 13, 2026, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Inver Grove Heights. Co- respondent G. J. M. And Co-defendant Meyer were both arrested at that location.
