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Charges: Man Killed in Targeted Saint Paul Attack
The suspect, 22-year-old Kueth Chuol Ngut, is facing murder charges after investigators connected him to the crime through surveillance footage, forensic evidence and witness statements. The incident began when Saint Paul police officers attempted to stop a grey Subaru Outback with South Dakota plates.
2 Injured as Plane Crashes at Shakopee Park
Authorities are investigating after a small plane crashed at Scenic Heights Park in Shakopee early Friday afternoon, leaving two occupants injured. Emergency crews were called to the scene at 1195 Ruby Lane around noon.
9 Employees Hospitalized from Synthetic Drug Exposure at Stillwater Prison
Authorities say the incident began at 7:44 a.m. when a staff member responded to reports of an incarcerated man smoking an unknown substance in his cell.
Burnsville Police: Red Oak Park Shooting was Targeted, Gang-Related
Burnsville police gave new details on the ongoing investigation into the Aug. 30 shooting at Red Oak Park that left five people injured. Authorities continue to search for suspects and urge the public to provide any information.
Hugo Man Charged in 68-year-old Mom’s Brutal Beating Death
A Washington County man is facing a second-degree murder charge after authorities say he beat his mother to death in their Hugo home earlier this week and fled the scene, leading to a massive manhunt.
Suspect Arrested After Shooting Spree Leaves 2 Dead, 2 Injured
Minneapolis police have arrested a man suspected of being involved in three shootings that left two people dead and two others injured. The suspect, who has not been identified yet, was taken into custody around 7:35 p.m. near the intersection of 26th Street East and 17th Avenue South
Man Shot Wednesday Morning in South St. Paul
Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Southview Boulevard in South St. Paul shortly before 10 a.m. after multiple reports of gunshots in the area. Shortly after, they found a man with a gunshot wound.
Man Killed in Early-Morning Saint Paul Shooting
Saint Paul police say they were called to the 1200 block of University Avenue West just before 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday after a 911 caller reported hearing gunshots and seeing someone lying on the ground.
Woman Charged in Downtown Minneapolis Hit-and-Run that Killed Teen, Hurt 5
A 22-year-old Minneapolis woman has been charged with second-degree murder in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl and injured five others in downtown Minneapolis early Saturday morning.
Suspect in Custody After Woman Killed in Washington County
Authorities were searching for a man considered “dangerous” after a 68-year-old woman was found with fatal injuries at a Washington County residence Monday evening.
More Charges Filed for Derrick Thompson in Minneapolis Crash that Killed 5
Hennepin County prosecutors have filed additional charges against a man accused of killing five women in a high-speed crash in June 2023. Derrick John Thompson, 27, of Brooklyn Park, now faces five counts of third-degree murder in addition to the original ten counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
Saturday Crashes Cause Multiple Fatalities Across Minnesota
Minnesota emergency crews responded to multiple serious crashes on Saturday, resulting in several life-threatening injuries and at least three fatalities.
85-year-old Admits to Fatally Stabbing Wife After Fight in Wright County
According to a criminal complaint filed in Wright County, Rodney Allen Andersen, 85, called 911 at about 9:54 a.m., telling dispatchers that he had stabbed his wife and placed the knife in the sink. He was unsure if she was still alive.
Dad Charged After Toddler Dies in 8th-Floor Fall in Brooklyn Center
Authorities say that on May 18, 2024, Brooklyn Center officers were dispatched to an apartment complex after getting a report of a child who had fallen from a window. When officers arrived, they found the child on the ground with life-threatening injuries.
Driver Plows into Pedestrians, Kills Teen Girl & Injures 5 in Minneapolis
According to police, an altercation between a group of people was taking place in the middle of 5th Street North when an adult female suspect got into a vehicle and drove in reverse on Hennepin Avenue.
Alcohol Suspected in Highway 52 Crash That Left 1 Dead
Authorities are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning on Highway 52 in Pine Island Township.
Naked Saint Paul Intruder Charged with Burglary
According to the criminal complaint, Saint Paul police were dispatched to the home around 3:37 a.m. after a 16-year-old girl reported seeing a man in her bedroom closet. The suspect reportedly fled the room after apologizing.
Man Sentenced for Killing Wife During Saint Paul Bible Study
Robert Castillo, 41, was sentenced to more than 33 years in prison for stabbing his wife 20 times during a Bible study session in March 2023.
Three Inmates Charged After Attack on Correctional Officer
Three inmates at the Supermax Oak Park Heights prison have been charged with third degree aiding and abetting assault causing substantial bodily harm after attacking a correctional officer in June.
16-year-old Charged in Fatal Shooting Outside Saint Paul Tobacco Shop
A 16-year-old teenager has been charged and a motion was filed to have him certified as an adult in connection with the fatal shooting of a man outside a St. Paul tobacco store earlier this week.