MN CRIME Archive
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Brooklyn Park Man Enters Guilty Plea for Murder at Family Gathering
A Brooklyn Park man has pled guilty to second-degree murder after fatally shooting another man during a family celebration.
Police Fatally Shoot Homicide Suspect Outside Saint Paul Laundromat
Saint Paul police officers fatally shot a homicide suspect Saturday afternoon after an anonymous tip led them to his location.
Adam Fravel Found Guilty in Death of Madeline Kingsbury
Adam Fravel was found guilty Thursday of murdering Madeline Kingsbury, the mother of his two children, following an intense trial at the Blue Earth County Courthouse.
Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder After History of Abuse
Initial investigation began when a witness walking her dog on December 26, 2022, discovered Kimberly Robinson’s body partially covered by snow near River Bluff Lane NW and West River Road NW in Cascade Township north of Rochester.
Halloween Nightmare: Man Faces Murder, Kidnapping Charges After Violent Spree
The suspect, Chad Aaron Aanerud, 35, of Brainerd, is now facing a dozen felony charges in connection with the crime spree including second-degree murder, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, arson and assault.
$1M Bail for Suspect in Deadly Stabbing at Saint Paul Apartment
Police responded to the incident around 6:15 p.m. Nov. 3 at Redeemer Arms on Dale Street, where they found the victim, a 70-year-old resident, lying unresponsive in the hallway outside his unit.
Shooter Claims Self-Defense After Fatal Saint Paul Altercation, Crash
Around 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Front Avenue after a man reported he had been assaulted in his vehicle. The man claimed he fired his gun at the alleged attacker during the altercation and believed he may have injured him.
Man Killed in Saint Paul Stabbing, Suspect in Custody
At around 6:15 p.m., Saint Paul police officers responded to an assault report at the complex. When they arrived, officers were directed to a hallway in the apartment where they found an adult male victim suffering from puncture injuries to his torso.
AMBER ALERT: Police Arrest Suspect; Mom and 4 Kids Found Safe
Crow Wing County authorities issued an Amber Alert early Friday after a woman and her four children were abducted at gunpoint from a home northeast of Brainerd.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced for 2022 Murder
A Minneapolis man will spend more than 34 years in prison after being sentenced for second-degree murder tied to a 2022 fatal shooting.
Man Shot by Saint Paul Police Linked to 2 Minneapolis Shootings
At around 7:45 p.m. Monday, Saint Paul police responded to reports of gunfire and two people arguing near the 400 block of Pierce Street. Officers saw Earl Bennett, 40, walking along Snelling Avenue toward University Avenue, holding a gun to his head.
2 Dead, 1 Critical After Minneapolis Encampment Shooting
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that killed two men and left a woman critically injured Sunday afternoon at a homeless encampment on the 4400 block of Snelling Avenue.
1 Dead, 2 Hurt in Shooting at Minneapolis Homeless Encampment
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning that left one man dead and two others injured at a homeless encampment near East 21st Street and 15th Avenue South.
Charges Detail Minneapolis Man’s Multi-County Crime Rampage, Fatal Shooting
A Minneapolis man is now facing a range of felony charges including second-degree murder after a violent multi-county rampage earlier this week.
Convicted Murderer Sought in Killing of Pregnant Ex-Wife, Carjacking & Shooting
A Saint Paul parolee faces charges after police say he fatally shot a woman, caused the death of her unborn child, then shot and carjacked another victim nearby.
Man Accused in 2 Previous Murders Now Charged in Fatal 2023 Shooting
Authorities have charged 20-year-old Albert Jerome Lucas with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting at the intersection of 33rd Avenue north and Dupont Avenue North.
Former St. Cloud Resident Arrested for San Diego Shooting Death of U.S. Navy Sailor
San Diego police say 20-year-old Ta’Kari Terell Benness has been arrested in Minnesota for the murder of Albert Soto, an 18-year-old U.S. Navy sailor from Queens, New York.
Man Fatally Shot in Saint Paul’s 22nd Homicide of 2024
Officers were dispatched to the area just before 9:30 p.m. after a 911 caller reported that a man had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male lying on the ground with gunshot wounds.
Man Found Fatally Shot in Saint Paul’s North End
Officers found a man lying near the intersection with multiple gunshot wounds. According to police radio dispatches, the victim was found with wounds to the abdomen, leg and jaw. He was unresponsive and CPR was underway shortly before 9:55 p.m.
Man Found Fatally Shot in North Minneapolis Alley
Initial information suggests that a confrontation near the street quickly escalated into gunfire. Witnesses told police that two men ran from the scene, while the man who was shot tried to flee westbound into the alley before collapsing.