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Search for Manny Collins: Columbia Heights teen last seen 1 month ago
The Brief June 8th marks one month since 16-year-old Manny Collins went missing in Columbia Heights. Investigators believe he went missing against his will. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office revealed Friday, that investigators are searching an Elk River landfill in hopes of finding evidence that could lead them to Manny. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - It's been one month since Columbia Heights teen Manny Collins went missing under circumstances that, police believe, were against his will. Timeline A mom has been without her son for a month now. On May 8, Manny Collins was last seen in Columbia Heights at49th and University. That was the last time Ashley Berry heard from her son Manny. "His last text from me was at 4 a.m., that he liked my message about the allowance. He said, thank you, Mom. I appreciate you. I love you. I'll see you soon," said Berry on May 28 at an Anoka County Sheriff's Office news conference. Manny was reported missing on May 12th. An alert went out for him on the 19th. On May 28, the story echoed across Minnesota, as his mother made a plea for her son to come home. "16 year olds don't just disconnect the way Manny did via social media. So I would say we're all convinced he's disappeared against his will," said Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise on May 28. The backstory The Anoka County Sheriff's Office was at the apartment building where Manny Collins was staying with his father. Investigators say he was last seen in Columbia Heights with his father. Our cameras were there, as investigators removed items from Manny's father's apartment. That same day, Fox 9 spoke to Manny's uncle. "My nephew is missing and the last person he was seen with, it's not rocket science, we're not building rockets man it's common sense. He's yelling I need a lawyer I need a lawyer," said Mike Wilson, Manny's Uncle on May 29th. Local perspective In their latest briefing on Friday, investigators revealed that they had begun searching the Elk River Landfill on Wednesday, looking for further evidence that could help find Manny. "When we're looking for something, we might end up having to contact, say, if it was a home over here, where does their refuse go? And that would lead us to go to a certain landfill," said Wayne Heath, commander with the Anoka County Sheriff's Office on Friday. Investigators say they have a person of interest but would not disclose who it is. Manny's mother told us on Friday that she is overwhelmed, as she has no information on where her son might be.
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1 dead after shooting in Northtown Mall parking lot
1 dead after shooting in Northtown Mall parking lot originally appeared on Bring Me The News. A man was shot dead in the parking lot of Northtown Mall in Blaine Friday evening. According to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, the shooting was reported around 5:15 p.m., with first responders arriving to find the victim, who was pronounced dead after lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. The shooting happened in the parking lot outside the Best Buy retail outlet. Authorities were searching for three males who reportedly ran from the scene. One of them was arrested while the others have yet to be apprehended. The man killed in the shooting has not been identified. Last September, a 21-year-old was charged for firing a gun outside Northtown Mall, with at least one round striking a display case inside the mall. That incident resulted in shoppers and staff inside the mall taking cover. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 days ago
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1 dead, 1 detained after shooting outside mall north of Twin Cities
A male is dead and another is in custody after a shooting in the parking lot of a Blaine, Minnesota, mall on Friday evening, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Law enforcement responded to Northtown Mall around 5:13 p.m. for a report of shots fired in the parking lot. Responding officials found a male with an "apparent gunshot wound," according to the sheriff's office. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. Investigators say witnesses saw three males leaving the scene. One of those males has since been detained, and officials are looking for the other two. The sheriff's office says there is no threat to the public, and the investigation is ongoing. Police surround Northtown Mall in Blaine, Minnesota, on June 6, 2025. WCCO
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Manny Collins search: Residents asked to check for suspicious items
The Brief Manny Collins has been missing for nearly a month, without many clues or answers as to what happened. Authorities are asking residents in the 4900 block of University Avenue to check their property for anything suspicious, and to check cameras for any sightings of Manny or anything suspicious. Authorities believe Collins is missing against his will. His mother spoke with FOX 9's Karen Scullin this week. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The search for missing Columbia Heights teen Manny Collins is nearing a month, without many answers or clues to find him. What we know Thursday, authorities told FOX 9 they are asking any residents in the 4900 block of University Avenue Northeast in Columbia Heights to check their property for any suspicious items. They're also asking anyone with home or business surveillance footage showing Manny, or anything suspicious between May 8-12 to submit it to the Anoka County evidence portal. Authorities say they have conducted public and private property searches, and used dogs in some of those searches, to look for any clues. Authorities also say they've tried to contact Manny's father about his disappearance. Law enforcement believes Collins went missing against his will, and they have a person of interest who is not being named. There have been no arrests or charges in the case. What they're saying FOX 9's Karen Scullin sat down with the mother of the missing teen as authorities continue to search for answers in the case. "I'm being strong for my son. I know I can't go crazy right now because I have to find him," said Berry. At the time of his disappearance, Collins was temporarily staying with his father, and Berry called him looking for her son. At first, she explained she wasn't overly concerned. What you can do Authorities say Collins' disappearance is an ongoing investigation with combined efforrts from the Columbia Heights Police Department, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Anyone with an information about Manny's disappearance is urged to contact the BCA Tip Line at 1-877-996-6222 or
