Patricia Renell Mays

On 4/2/2026 at approximately 10:40 hours, officers responded to [ADDRESS REDACTED], Minneapolis, Hennepin County for a domestic in progress. Upon arrival, officers met with Victim OM who explained her mother, Patricia Renell Mays, [DOB REDACTED] (now referred to as "Defendant") had come to her apartment to gather her personal belongings. Victim OM said her five children had not seen Defendant in a while and were jumping on her. Defendant got frustrated and started "talking s***" about Victim [NAME REDACTED]. Defendant started lunging at her and "swinging" at her.

Victim [NAME REDACTED] was able to block the punches and hold Defendant down. Victim OM said that she then told Defendant to leave her apartment. Defendant began to scratch Victim OM's arms and chest area. Officers observed visible marks to Victim OM's arms and chest. Victim OM was able to push Defendant out of her home. Victim OM said Defendant then reached into her bag and stated something similar to "I've got something for you". Victim OM later saw her holding a knife while pounding on her windows.

Victim [NAME REDACTED], Witness KM, who arrived a short time later. Witness KM told officers she saw Defendant holding a small pocketknife and say that she is going to kill and stab Victim OM if she comes outside. Victim OM explained Defendant uses narcotics and is not predictable. It was unclear if Defendant was under the influence during this incident. Defendant then left on foot away from the building. A warrant is requested in the interest of public safety.