Homicide
340 articles tagged “Homicide”

Richfield Man Arrested After Roommate Found Dead in Basement
Just after 5 a.m. on Sept. 7, officers responded to a 911 call from 37-year-old Shay Michael Benson, who reported a medical incident involving a woman at his residence on the 6400 block of Bloomington Ave. S.

Man Who Opened Fire at Minneapolis Encampments Gets 35 Years
Joshua Anthony Jones pleaded guilty in July to two counts of second-degree murder for the Sept. 18, 2024 shootings that left 20-year-old Roland Littleowl and 39-year-old Robert Brown dead.

Suspect Arrested After Roommate Fatally Poisoned with Thallium
Investigators say evidence showed the victim’s roommate at the time, 35-year-old Stuart William Hanmer, was responsible for poisoning him with the substance.

Jury Finds Fridley Man Guilty in Coon Rapids Triple Murder
On Friday, jurors found 39-year-old Alonzo Pierre Mingo guilty on multiple counts of first-degree murder for the Jan. 26, 2024, trio of brutal killings.

Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Inside Minneapolis Transit Center
According to initial info, the incident began as a dispute between two men in the bus shelter. Police say the confrontation escalated until one of the men pulled out a gun and fired.

Burnsville Man Sentenced to Life for Mother’s Murder
Court records show 58-year-old Troy Michael Mitteness was indicted by a grand jury in December 2024 on charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree intentional murder.

Guilty Plea Entered After Crime Spree Leaves 1 Dead on Willmar Highway
A Minneapolis man accused of opening fire in Kandiyohi County during a multi-county pursuit last fall has pleaded guilty to murder and related charges under a Norgaard plea.

No Prison Time for Teen Who Helped Set Up Deadly Robbery in Ramsey
A now 17-year-old from Saint Paul who admitted to his role in a deadly drug robbery in Ramsey earlier this year will avoid prison time.

Investigators Find Hate-Filled Journals, Weapons Linked to Mass Shooter
Police said staff locked doors to the church before Mass began, which likely prevented a worse outcome, and that the shooter tried to barricade one doorway from the outside. Officials said the guns used were purchased legally.

2 Children Killed, 17 Hurt in Shooting at Minneapolis Church
Police say the shooting began shortly after 8:15 a.m. while students from the adjacent Annunciation School, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade, were gathered for their weekly Wednesday service.

3rd Fatal Shooting In 12 Hours Hits Downtown Minneapolis
According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, officers from the First Precinct responded at 2:08 a.m. to reports of gunfire on the 800 block of Hennepin Avenue.

1 Dead, 6 Wounded in South Minneapolis Shooting
Police said the shooting occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. after ShotSpotter detected about 30 rounds fired near 29th Street East and Clinton Avenue.
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