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Man Arrested After Woman Found Fatally Burned at Saint Paul Shipping Warehouse
A woman found badly burned and unresponsive at a shipping warehouse Tuesday morning in Saint Paul has died of her injuries and a man has been arrested in relation, police say. Police were called to the 1700 block of Wynne Ave. just before 9 a.m. for a report of “a woman on fire.” When officers arrived, they located a woman in her 40s who was unresponsive, not breathing and appeared to have been badly burned, SPPD said in a media release.
No Charges After Fatal Shooting of Suspect in S. Minneapolis Home Invasion
Charges will not be filed against a homeowner after the suspect in a burglary and attempted home invasion was fatally shot in south Minneapolis last month. The shooting happened on the 3300 block of 25th Ave. S. late Feb. 22. Martin Lee Johnson, 30, of Minneapolis, was found shot in the chest in the back yard of the residence and died of his injuries at the scene.
Wisconsin Homicide Suspect Arrested in Anoka County
A suspect in a Wisconsin homicide last week has been arrested in Anoka County, authorities have confirmed. An arrest warrant was issued Sunday in Polk County, Wisc. for Joseph Patrick Hadro, 44, following a homicide in the village of Osceola on Wednesday, March 9.
Teen Arrested After 19-year-old Woman Fatally Stabbed in Duluth
Duluth police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with 2nd-degree homicide after his 19-year-old family member was found fatally stabbed Friday night. Just after 6:40 p.m. Friday, March 11, police were called to the 1700 block of E. Superior St. for a report of an adult male family member who had been assaulted.
RCSO Deputy's Use of Force Ruled Justified in Mounds View Suspect's Death
The Dakota County Attorney’s Office announced this week that a Ramsey County sheriff’s deputy was justified in his use of deadly force when he struck a suspect on foot who had fired gunshots toward officers in Mounds View last fall. The suspect who later died of his injuries—Troy Engstrom, 48—could be seen on squad camera video Sept. 22, 2021, firing a gun at an officer’s vehicle. It struck the vehicle once but the officer was not injured.
Suspect Arrested in Shakopee After Man Shot Dead in Saint Paul
Police arrested a homicide suspect in Shakopee on Sunday after a man was found shot and killed in the back yard of a Saint Paul residence two days before. Delaquay Levius Williams, 27, was arrested in Shakopee on Mar. 6 and booked on suspicion of murder, believed to be connected to the shooting on the 600 block of Blair Ave. on Friday morning.
South Minneapolis Shooting Leaves Man Dead, 3 Hurt
A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after an argument led to gunfire at a residence on the 2700 block of Blaisdell Ave. S., Minneapolis police have confirmed. Three other people were hurt when the shots rang out shortly before 2:25 a.m. Officers arrived to find bullet damage to the outside of the residence and a large crowd still inside.
Woman Charged After 4 Held Hostage in Saint Paul Gas Station
A woman accused of holding four people hostage at gunpoint inside an east Saint Paul gas station earlier this week has now been charged with four counts of kidnapping. Kanisha Deon Wiggins, 31, of Saint Paul, was arrested after a SWAT team breached the door of the Speedway station at 846 Johnson Pkwy. on Tuesday, March 1.
Brooklyn Park Man Gets 16 Years for Washington Co. Sex Trafficking
A Brooklyn Park man charged with promoting prostitution has been sentenced in Washington County District County to more than 16 years in prison. James Edward Williams, 42, was sentenced Friday to 201 months in state prison on charges of engaging in sex trafficking and violation of a no-contact order.
White Bear Lake Woman Pleads Guilty in Relation to Man's 2021 Dakota Co. Killing
Under a plea agreement, a 23-year-old White Bear Lake woman will avoid a 2nd-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a man found tied and gagged with a rag in a bathroom in southern Dakota County last July. Ryann Elizabeth Smith, 23, was originally charged with 2nd-degree unintentional murder in the death of Chris Laftontaine, 55, at his home on July 2, 2021 in Greenvale Township, in southern Dakota County.
Champlin Man Arrested at MSP Airport After Domestic Assault in Kandiyohi Co.
A Champlin man was arrested Monday night at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport after a reported domestic assault and gunshot fired in the city of Spicer that occurred early Sunday morning. According to a media release from the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, on Sunday, Feb. 27 at about 4 a.m., they received a report of an assault with a firearm in the area of 100 Lake Ave. N. in Spicer, northeast of Willmar.
Farmington Man Pleads Guilty in Connection to March 2021 Shooting
A Farmington man has pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting 1st-degree robbery in connection with a shooting in Farmington on March 19, 2021. Gage Allen David Anderson, 19, is scheduled to be sentenced on April 15. He was originally charged with attempted 1st-degree murder in the incident. On the afternoon of March 19, 2021, Farmington police responded to a report of a male who pointed a gun at another person near an intersection on the north end of town.
Teen Suspect Arrested in Random Killing of 34-year-old Woman in Saint Paul
Authorities say they’ve arrested a 15-year-old male suspect in relation to the apparently random fatal shooting of a 34-year-old woman as she was inside her vehicle in Saint Paul on Feb. 16. The juvenile was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Minneapolis police officers and is being held at the Hennepin County Jail for 2nd-degree murder.
Arrest Made in 9-year-old Girl's North Minneapolis Killing
Police have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a 9-year-old girl who was struck by a stray bullet as she was jumping on a trampoline last May in her north Minneapolis neighborhood. Agents with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Wednesday arrested a man they say fired the gunshot that killed Trinity Ottoson-Smith.
Man Faces 4 Felonies for Shots Fired at Golden Valley Officer During Pursuit
A Brooklyn Park man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at a Golden Valley police officer during a foot pursuit last week. Marlon Terrelle Collins, 30, is charged with four felonies: attempted 1st-degree murder, attempted 2nd-degree intentional murder, 1st-degree assault and possession of a firearm after the incident Feb. 16.
Man Faces Murder Charge in Killing of 15-year-old in North Minneapolis
A Minneapolis man now faces a charge of murder after the killing of a 15-year-old high school student earlier this month in a shooting on the city’s north side. Cody Logan Fohrenkam, 29, was formally charged with one count of intentional 2nd-degree murder in the death of Deshaun Hill on Feb. 9.
1 Dead, 3 Injured in Shooting Outside Saint Paul Funeral Home
One man was killed and at least three others injured in a shooting outside a funeral home late Monday morning in Saint Paul’s West Side neighborhood. Police were called to the scene around 11:20 a.m. and located multiple victims who were shot. Police reported that at least one victim was critically injured and called for multiple ambulances to treat the wounded.
Charges: Wrong-Way Driver Causes Head-On Crash That Kills 20-year-old
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a head-on crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Hannah Goman, of Stevens Point, WI, and injured two others she was riding in a vehicle with. 21-year-old Nicholas Lemmerond and 22-year-old Natalie Carlson, both of Oshkosh, WI, suffered non-life-threatening injuries after the crash.
Woman Injured in Golden Valley Drive-By Shooting; $5K Reward Offered
A woman was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting near Highway 100 in Golden Valley on Saturday evening. Just after 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched near Duluth St. & Regent Ave. N. for the report of two vehicles traveling in the area and ensuing gunshots, according to a city media release.
4 Injured in Overnight Shootings in Minneapolis
At least four individuals were injured in shootings in Minneapolis overnight. According to scanner traffic, police were sent to two shooting scenes where two victims were located at each scene. The first shooting occurred in downtown Minneapolis when an officer located a vehicle with two shooting victims inside near South Marquette Avenue & South 7th Street just after 2:15 a.m.