MN CRIME Archive
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17-year-old Gunman to Stand Trial in Minneapolis Mass Shooting Case
Prosecutors say the shooting was an act of gang retaliation and involved two gunmen who opened fire on a group gathered outside a business near East Franklin and Chicago Avenues on Aug. 20, 2023.
Man Found Dead After Saint Louis Park House Fire
Firefighters responded to the 7400 block of North Street just before midnight and arrived to find heavy flames coming from the rear of the house. The fire escalated to a second alarm, prompting additional resources from Hopkins.
Fatal Minneapolis Assault Linked to Bar Dispute Weeks Prior
The attack happened on Feb. 15, 2025, on the 2500 block of Lyndale Avenue South, and was reportedly the result of a prior dispute between the suspect and the victims.
Twin Infants Intubated After Fentanyl Exposure; Mother Charged
According to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County, officers were dispatched for a child not breathing. Paramedics began life-saving treatment and the infant was immediately hospitalized.
Woman Hid Mom’s Body for Months, Waiting on ‘God to Resurrect Her’
According to a criminal complaint, authorities spoke with the woman’s daughter, who told officers she had not reported her mother’s death because she was “waiting on God to resurrect her.”
Frigid Temperatures Challenge Crews Battling Overnight House Fire
When firefighters arrived, heavy fire was seen from the back of the house. Crews applied water on the fire and searched the home, but the flames had already spread from the second floor up into the walls, the third floor, and the attic.
DNA, Surveillance Tie 2 Suspects to Minneapolis Homicide
According to the complaint, officers responded to a report of gunfire on the 2200 block of 5th Avenue North at approximately 4:43 a.m. and found a male victim lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.
Icy Conditions Lead to Fatal Interstate Crash in Bloomington
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2009 Chevy Impala was traveling in the right lane when it spun out on ice and slid across all lanes of traffic. A semi-truck traveling in the left lane then collided with the driver's side of the Impala.
Man Sentenced for Setting Double-Amputee on Fire in Minneapolis
Officers responded to the scene near Glenwood Avenue and Twins Way after getting reports that a man in a wheelchair had been set on fire near Target Field.
Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Brooklyn Center Hit-and-Run
Officers were called to the 6800 block of Humboldt Avenue at 10:22 p.m. on Jan. 30 after reports of an unconscious male. After they arrived, officers attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man Sentenced for Minnetonka Crash That Severely Injured Teen
As part of a plea deal, Mohamed Salad, 30, received an 18-month prison sentence, stayed for three years, and was ordered to serve 364 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse.
Minneapolis Woman Charged in Apartment Fire That Killed 2
Deonna Marie Presbury, 35, faces two counts of second-degree murder and three counts of first-degree arson for her alleged role in the Aug. 13 blaze on the 1500 block of 11th Ave. S.
Wrong-Way Crash on I-35W Leaves One Dead in Minneapolis
Authorities say a Chevy Malibu was traveling southbound in the left lane of the northbound side of Interstate 35W when it collided head-on with a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
2 Shot Dead in Minneapolis as Police Investigate Possible Link
The incidents both happened on the south side and while investigators have not confirmed a connection between the shootings, MPD Chief Brian O’Hara said the possibility is being examined.
Private Jet Lands Without Nose Gear at MSP Airport
The Hawker 800XP jet—which was traveling from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie—was diverted to MSP after the pilots reported the issue around 10:20 p.m.
20-year-old Faces Charges in Minneapolis Homicide
According to the criminal complaint, officers responded to a suspected homicide at an apartment on the 1100 block of James Avenue North. They found the victim with a gunshot wound to the neck and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Woman, Dog Die in Northeast Minneapolis House Fire
Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the second floor of the 2-1/2-story home and forced entry to search for the source of the smoke. Inside, they found heavy black smoke and a smoldering couch fire.
Brooklyn Park Man Sentenced for Murder at Family Party
The shooting occurred on Sept. 21, 2024, during a birthday celebration at a residence on the 7500 block of Kentucky Avenue North. According to court records, Chang reportedly became upset over perceived disrespect from a relative.
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Minneapolis Encampment
Thick smoke and flames were visible for miles as firefighters worked to extinguish the fire around 2:15 p.m. Initial reports indicated propane tanks were involved, a recurring hazard in encampment fires.
Driver Found Dead After Crash into Mississippi River in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Park Police and the Minneapolis Fire Department responded to the scene near 33rd Street and West River Parkway in Minneapolis around 7:50 a.m. Sunday.