A man threatened employees and customers at a Family Dollar store with a gun before stealing two items, leading to multiple charges against him.

On June 8, 2026, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Family Dollar in Minneapolis.

Demario Kentrell Booker, of Minneapolis, faces charges of first-degree aggravated robbery and three counts of 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. The complaint states that the victim, a store employee, recognized Booker as a known individual who was disturbing other patrons.

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After asking him to leave, he pulled out a gun, waved it around and threatened to shoot the employees if they did not come out of the break room. The victim expressed fear for her safety and noted that children were present in the store during the incident.

The victim, another employee, reported that he and a colleague, the victim, also asked Booker to leave. When they did, he pointed the gun at them, making them feel threatened. The victim corroborated the victim’s account, stating that Booker aimed the gun at him as well. After the robbery, Booker stole two “Lunchables” from the store.

Officers began searching for Booker and found him at 30th and Penn Avenue North. He was identified by his distinctive scar that runs from his forehead to his right eyebrow, which matched the description provided by the victims. Surveillance footage from the store also confirmed his identity and appearance during the robbery.

Booker is currently in custody. A court date has not yet been set.

About This Charge

Minnesota distinguishes simple robbery (§ 609.24, up to 10 years) from aggravated robbery (§ 609.245), where a weapon or great bodily harm is alleged. First-degree aggravated robbery carries up to 20 years; second-degree up to 15. Carjacking is charged under § 609.247.

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Jurisdictional Context

Hennepin County is Minnesota’s most populous jurisdiction. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office handles felony prosecutions across Minneapolis and 45 surrounding cities; the Fourth Judicial District presides over felony arraignments and trials at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.