A Minneapolis man is facing multiple charges after law enforcement officers observed him engaging in a narcotics transaction and fleeing from police.

The incident occurred on May 26, 2026, at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 24th Street.

Elijah James Buckanaga, 23 faces charges of possessing a firearm after being convicted of a violent crime, possessing over 25 grams of narcotics, selling narcotics within a 90-day period, and fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle.