Gunfire erupted outside Willard’s Liquor in Saint Paul on May 30, 2026, leaving two people injured, prompting an investigation that led to the arrest of a Minneapolis man.

Raquan Rajae Johnson, 21, faces multiple charges including second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, drive-by shooting, and possession of a firearm as a person ineligible to possess firearms due to a prior conviction.

At around 9:30 p.m., an officer was near the intersection of Thomas Avenue and Grotto Street when he heard gunfire. Officers arrived to find two victims on the ground: one with a gunshot wound just below her left knee and another hopping on one leg, claiming he had also been shot. Both victims reported they were talking with friends when the shots rang out.