18-year-old Accused of Using Car to Run Over Minneapolis Store Owner

Oct 5

A woman is accused of running over a Minneapolis business owner with a car during a dispute outside Midtown Global Market last month, leaving the victim with severe injuries.

According to a criminal complaint, 18-year-old Sadiyo Bashir Aden, of Faribault, has been charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon resulting in substantial bodily harm.

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Prosecutors say Aden was behind the wheel of a silver Toyota Avalon during the Sept. 22 incident outside 2929 Chicago Ave.

Police reports state that surveillance video showed two people running from a building and entering the Avalon, followed by the victim, who appeared to be recording the encounter on his phone. Aden reached a dead end and stopped as the victim approached the front of the vehicle. The complaint says Aden got into the driver’s seat, reversed briefly, then accelerated forward, striking him. The impact carried him along the hood before he was run over by both the front and rear driver’s side tires. Aden sped away from the scene, and officers later made contact with four occupants of the vehicle.

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Police also reviewed surveillance from inside Midtown Global Market, where the victim runs a store. Footage indicated the group, including Aden, had a phone-related transaction with him moments earlier. Investigators believe the victim pursued the group outside in an attempt to secure payment.

Hospital staff at Hennepin County Medical Center reported that the victim suffered eight broken ribs on his left side, a skull fracture, and multiple types of brain bleeds.

Aden made an initial court appearance where a judge set $1,500 cash bail with conditions including no contact with the victim, no contact at the business address, and electronic monitoring.

If convicted, she faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.

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