Juan Carlos Shakai

On November 5, 2025, officers of the Columbia Heights Police Department were dispatched to a residence located on Johnson St NE in the city of Columbia Heights, Anoka County, for a report of a domestic assault. Officers met with the reporting party, C. N. Who had a fresh cut on the crest of her nose and was missing her two front teeth. C. N. Told officers that her husband, Juan Carlos Shakai, [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein, had become upset at C. N. Because she was working and was looking for new job opportunities and Defendant wanted her to not work and stay home.

C. N. Indicated that Defendant hit her and she told him to leave but that Defendant then grabbed her and threw her to the ground. Defendant then began punching C. N. On her ribs and face before placing his arm around her neck, strangling her. C. N. Reported that she experienced neck pain during and after the strangulation and was experiencing a sore throat so bad that she was not able to talk. Officers noticed that C. N. Was still coughing heavily. C. N. Also reported having difficulty breathing during the strangulation.

C. N. Further told officers that Defendant struck her in the face and mouth area, causing her to lose her front two top teeth. After the assault, Defendant left the home and C. N. Called 911.