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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man found dead a week after being reported missing from Brooklyn Park
Authorities have confirmed the death of a man who had been reported missing from Brooklyn Park. Leonard Anderson, 62, was reported missing on April 23, having last been seen a day earlier when he left his home, and was believed to be driving a silver Kia Sorrento. A missing person alert was issued, with Brooklyn Park PD saying Anderson "has health concerns and law enforcement is concerned for his safety." In an update on Wednesday, the department canceled the alert, saying the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has identified a body found on May 1 as Anderson. There are no details available at this time regarding where Anderson's body was found, nor his cause of death. "The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is handling the death investigation. Thank you to all who assisted with the search or shared the information," the police department said. Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement's latest version of events, and may be subject to change.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Charges filed in Minneapolis shooting that killed 4, including St. Paul man
A St. Paul man was one of the victims in a shooting in Minneapolis on Tuesday that left four people dead and another injured. Evan Ramon Denny, 27, of St. Paul, was among the people killed, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said Friday. After a multi-day search by U.S. Marshals, the FBI, and Minneapolis Police, James Duane Ortley, 34, was arrested Thursday. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office said Friday he'd been charged with three counts of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree attempted murder. Because a fourth person died Thursday, an additional second-degree murder charge will be sought, the county attorney's office said. Ortley was also charged with one count of illegal possession of a firearm due to a past conviction for second-degree assault. Police said they believe Tuesday's shooting was targeted and may have been gang related. Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, Minneapolis police were called to the 1500 block of East 25th Street on reports of gunfire. A witness later told police that 'Little James,' identified by law enforcement as Ortley, was a friend of one of the victims. He was in a vehicle with the victims when he shot everyone inside, according to the criminal complaint. Other people reported that the five victims were together at a family friend's residence in South Minneapolis and their plans were to pick up 'Baby J,' another nickname's of Ortley's. He was 'known to be a close family friend to the victims,' the complaint said. Ortley is associated with the Native Mob gang, according to the complaint, which didn't give a motive for the shootings. Along with Denny, the medical examiner's office said the following people were killed: Joseph Douglas Goodwin, 17, and Tiago Antonio Gilbert, 34, both from Minneapolis, and Merelle Joan White, 20, of Red Lake. Another woman who was also shot remains hospitalized. Her condition was not released by authorities on Friday. Weinstein accuser breaks down in tears as she's questioned about alleged sexual assault Man sentenced to 53 years in prison for hate crime that left 6-year-old Palestinian American boy dead Woman killed in St. Paul home, her 2-year-old found unharmed Luigi Mangione case: Defense seeks to drop terrorism charge, suppress evidence Man arrested in Minneapolis gunfire that left 3 dead on Tuesday
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Minneapolis mass shooting: 4th victim dies in hospital, suspect arrested
The Brief A mass shooting in Minneapolis on Tuesday killed three people and injured two others. Police announced that a fourth victim, a 28-year-old man, died from their injuries on Thursday. The current condition of the remaining victim is unknown. Authorities say a 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the mass shooting. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Police say a fourth victim from the mass shooting in Minneapolis late Tuesday night has died from their injuries. The backstory Just before midnight on Tuesday, police responded to a shooting along 25th Street near Bloomington Avenue. At the scene, officers found five victims – two men, two women, and a teen boy – who had all been shot. A 28-year-old man who was considered in "grave" condition ultimately died from his injuries on Thursday. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office will release the victim's name, along with the cause and manner of his death. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene, including a 27-year-old man, a 20-year-old woman, and a 17-year-old boy. A woman who sustained potentially life-threatening injuries in the shooting was also transported to the hospital. Police have not provided an update on her condition. The arrest Police say a 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with Tuesday's mass shooting. The U.S. Marshals North Start Fugitive Task Force and the FBI SWAT Team executed a search warrant on Thursday around 3:40 p.m. on the1600 block of South 4th Street, where a suspect was taken into custody without incident. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara reiterated that the shooter was known to at least some of the people involved, and the shooting was not random. He remains in custody where authorities say he will face federal and state charges. "This is a significant step forward in what has been an intense and fast-moving investigation into the most violent incident this year," said Chief O'Hara. "I'm deeply grateful to all of our law enforcement partners who responded with urgency and continue working alongside us to hold others accountable for the serious crimes our community has endured." Minneapolis violence Minneapolis police responded to at least six separate shootings that left five people dead, and six others injured from late Tuesday night into Wednesday evening. Police believe some of the recent spate of violence in south Minneapolis may be connected to gang violence within the Native community in Minneapolis. A little over 13 hours after the mass shooting, police responded to another shooting in the area of Cedar Avenue and 17th Avenue, just blocks away from the first incident. A man in his 30s was killed, and police said two young children narrowly avoided injury when a bullet struck their SUV and passed just inches from their legs. Authorities are investigating if this shooting may be connected to the initial mass shooting incident. What we don't know Wednesday night, Minneapolis police were on the scene of a shooting on Lake Street at 15th Avenue South where a man in his 50s was killed. Early Wednesday morning, another man was shot in the area of Lake Street and 15th Avenue South. That man survived his injuries. Meanwhile, at least three people were injured in two shootings on Harriet Avenue and Girard Avenue. It's unclear if any of these shootings are linked, or are connected to the larger spate of violence.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police say one man dead, another arrested in South St. Paul shooting
Police in South St. Paul are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night. According to police, officers responded to an 8:50 p.m. call about a shooting in a residence in the 700 block of 12th Avenue North. Officers arriving at the scene found a man with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. A 36-year-old man from Hudson, Wis., was arrested at the scene in connection with the shooting. Police said the victim and suspect were known to each other and that there is no ongoing threat to public safety. South St. Paul police were being assisted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Investigation in collecting evidence and determining the circumstances of the shooting. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office was also investigating and will positively identify the victim. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact South St. Paul police at 651-413-8300. Jury deliberates in fatal shootout that followed St. Paul funeral reception Ex-Abercrombie CEO has dementia and is unfit for sex trafficking trial, prosecutors and defense say Minnesota woman faces federal charges for assaulting flight crew member Lakeville man is first ever convicted under new wage theft law in Minnesota New York jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused 'Bugsy' writer James Toback of sexual abuse
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Little Canada man pleads guilty to strangling sex worker in Eagan hotel room
A Little Canada man has pleaded guilty to strangling a woman who was working as a prostitute in an Eagan hotel room in 2023. Philip Jedidiah Wong, 27, told police he paid the woman for sex but said he didn't learn she was dead until someone from her 'organization' called and told him, according to the criminal complaint charging him with second-degree intentional murder and first-degree manslaughter. Wong said he did not believe she was dead and thought it was a scam and they were trying to get more money from him, the complaint says. However, Wong's roommate told investigators he said he 'choked her out' after she tried to blackmail him. Wong reached an agreement with the prosecution and pleaded guilty last week to second-degree intentional murder. The agreement calls for a downward departure from state sentencing guidelines to between 15 and 20 years in prison. The manslaughter charge will be dismissed at sentencing, which is set for July 22. Wong entered an Alford plea on the element of intent, meaning he maintains innocence while acknowledging the state likely has enough evidence to convict him. Wong's attorney, Adam Johnson, argued in a February court document that the state had no direct evidence establishing that he intended to take the woman's life. Johnson pointed out that Wong told officers she was alive when he left. According to the complaint, the woman, identified as 53-year-old Jianqin Zhang, was discovered dead Oct. 12, 2023, by a housekeeper and Zhang's friend at Microtel Inn & Suites, east of Interstate 35E and west of Lexington Avenue. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office found hemorrhaging on Zhang's neck, along with petechiae — small spots caused by burst blood vessels — on her eyes, mouth, lips and scalp. The cause of death was ruled to be strangulation. She was from Shanghai, China. A friend told police that Zhang was a sex worker and that she checked on her because the 'organization' had not heard from her for a while after meeting with a client. The friend gave police a phone number of the client, later identified as Wong. Video surveillance from the hotel shows Wong entering the hotel around 2:54 p.m. wearing an Atlanta Falcons hat, and leaving the hotel about an hour later. Zhang was the only registered guest of the room, which she had reserved from Sept. 30 to Oct. 14. After a search warrant was executed on the room, police found several cellphones, used and unused condoms, a locked wallet, bloody sheets, pill bottles, food, clothing and an Atlanta Falcons hat. One of the phones belonged to Zhang, and an examination showed a message was sent to the 'organization' at 3:39 p.m. in Mandarin. When translated in English, the message said, 'walk.' She stopped answering her phone around 3:45 p.m. Police searched Wong's apartment and found clothing that appeared to match those he was seen wearing on video surveillance. His cellphone was also seized. Judge dismisses former Washington County deputy's sexual-harassment lawsuit Mexican national with ties to cartel sentenced to federal prison after South St. Paul drug bust Woodbury attorney disbarred after being convicted of swindling client 3rd person pleads guilty in $120k attempt to bribe Feeding Our Future juror Former legislative aide sues Council Member Anika Bowie, city of St. Paul Wong gave a statement to police, saying he responded to an online ad for a massage and cuddle. He said he met Zhang in her room, paying her $200 for a massage, then another $50 for sex. He said he took a shower before leaving. He realized on his way home that he forgot his hat, but did not go back for it. Wong's roommate then told police that he had told her Zhang said she had a hidden camera in the room and wanted more money from him. 'In response, (Wong) 'choked her out,' but he believed she was still breathing,' the complaint states. '(Wong) then searched the room for the hidden camera, and left when (the victim's) phone rang.' In a follow-up interview with police, Wong said he didn't have anything to add to his earlier statement. Court records show Wong has no prior criminal convictions, beyond two petty misdemeanor driving offenses.
