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12-06-2025
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Federal machine gun charges linked to shootings at Wayzata, Burnsville graduations
Federal machine gun charges linked to shootings at Wayzata, Burnsville graduations originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Two men connected to shootings at separate graduation ceremonies in the Twin Cities in recent weeks are now facing federal charges. Hamza Abdirashiid Said, 20, and Amiir Mawlid Ali, 18, were charged on Wednesday with unlawfully possessing machine guns following shootings at ceremonies for Wayzata High School and Burnsville High School a little over a week apart. Said has already been charged with state level crimes including 1st-degree assault after the May 30 incident outside the Wayzata graduation ceremony at the University of Minnesota Mariucci Arena, which saw two attendees sustain gunshot wounds at what authorities describe as a "chaotic scene." The U.S. Attorney's Office of Minnesota says police recovered a 9mm semiautomatic pistol "with a high-capacity extended magazine and a machine gun conversion device." These devices, known as a "switch," turn semi-automatic handguns "into fully automatic machine guns." Ali was among those arrested at the scene of the shooting after the Burnsville graduation ceremony on June 6. He is now charged for machine gun possession, but it relates to a discovery made by police three days earlier on June 3, when Ali was allegedly the front passenger in a vehicle that "accelerated aggressively" and failed to stop at an intersection. The allegations state that under Ali's seat was a Glock was equipped with a "loaded 33-round extended magazine and a machine gun conversion device." "Ali and the two other people in the car said they were heading to the Edina High School graduation ceremony at the University of Minnesota," the U.S. Attorney's Office says. Ali, who was allegedly known to police as being associated with "multiple recent gang-related shootings," was taken into custody, but was released on June 5 without charge. The allegations claim that in recorded jail calls, Ali said he would need a "button" upon his release, which prosecutors claim is slang for a switch. He was arrested on June 6 when shots were fired from a vehicle 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Burnsville ceremony. The extent of his involvement in the shooting isn't clear at this time, with two other men charged with assault and drive-by shooting in connection with the incident. "High school graduation ceremonies are a rite of passage. A time for friends and family to come together to celebrate one of life's major milestones. To bring machine guns and violence to such a ceremony is immoral and shameful," said Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson. "On behalf of all Minnesotans, I want to express a sense of moral outrage at these crimes and assure the public that the perpetrators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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02-06-2025
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Coon Rapids man charged in shooting at UMN after Wayzata graduation
A Coon Rapids man has been charged in a shooting that injured two people Friday on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis after a high school graduation ceremony. Hamza Abdirashid Said, 20, was charged with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a machine gun. According to the criminal complaint, at least one of the victims appeared to be an innocent bystander gathered with his family outside Mariucci Arena after the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony. Few details were available about the second victim. Both of the men who were shot, ages 49 and 19, were released from the hospital on Sunday. The criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County gave the following details about the shooting: When officers arrived they found a man who had been shot in the head and had blood spurting from the wound. The man told police he had been standing outside the arena after the graduation ceremony with his family when a group behind him began to argue. After hearing a gunshot, he and his family ran for cover away from the group and toward Oak Street. About 20 yards into his escape he felt a burning sensation on his head. When he reached to touch his head, he realized it was covered in blood. He then collapsed. He remained conscious as people around him performed first aid. He said his right arm was also numb at the time. He was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center and a CT scan showed he had a fractured skull and brain bleed. The area where the bullet struck him controlled the right side of his body and it was why he could not feel his arm. Officers found a second victim, who had been shot in the upper leg and thigh area. A tourniquet was put on the leg and he was taken to the hospital, as well. He did not cooperate with police, the complaint said. Surveillance video captured the shooting from above. It showed several males running out of the southbound doors of the arena. At one point, a man reached into his waistband and drew a gun, firing multiple rounds. Everyone around the group ducked or ran. The shooter jumped over some bushes and fled, ditching the gun and shedding an outer layer of clothing and a mask. Investigators later found the weapon, a Glock 17 that had been converted to fire as an automatic weapon. Shortly after, they arrested Said. Investigators are still determining whether he was inside the arena during the graduation ceremony. He remains in custody. Husband of slain 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss says neighbor was homophobic Federal hate crime charge for man authorities say injured 8 in Colorado attack FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine' Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus Charges to be dismissed in St. Paul sexual assault case
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02-06-2025
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Mariucci Arena shooting: Victims released from hospital after graduation
The Brief Two men, ages 19 and 49, who were shot outside Mariucci Arena after the Wayzata High School graduation on Friday have been released from the hospital. Police arrested the suspected shooter but have not confirmed a motive or any direct connection to the graduation event. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Two victims who were shot outside Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota campus, following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony, have now been released from the hospital. What we know Police said a 19-year-old man and a 49-year-old man were shot outside Mariucci Arena around 8:20 p.m. Friday evening following the graduation ceremony. The victims were taken to the hospital in stable condition and police said the gunman was arrested. What we don't know Police did not disclose the motive behind the shooting. It's not clear if the victims were targeted or simply bystanders. The alleged gunman has also not yet been identified. What they're saying In an update on Sunday, University of Minnesota police said the victims had both been released from the hospital. In a message to parents, Wayzata officials said one of the victims was the parent of a graduate. Superintendent Chace Anderson dispelled rumors he said were circulating online, explaining investigators "have not been able to confirm any connection between the shooter or the second victim and our graduation ceremony." "Please know that several safety measures were in place before and during the ceremony, including operational metal detectors at all entrances, as well as the presence of school resource officers and University of Minnesota police and security personnel," Anderson continued. "Moving forward, we are committed to continually reviewing and strengthening our security protocols and exploring ways to prevent such incidents in the future, ultimately enhancing the graduation ceremony experience for all students and families." The Source This story uses information from University of Minnesota PD and Wayzata school officials.
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01-06-2025
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Two shot outside Mariucci Arena Friday released from hospital
Two people who were shot Friday night following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony held on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis have been released from the hospital, university officials said. The two men, ages 49 and 19, were injured in a 8:20 p.m. shooting Friday outside Mariucci Arena following the ceremony. A suspect in the shooting is in custody. The investigation by university police, Minneapolis police and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is continuing. Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus U of M researchers are planting 'survivor' trees in hopes of defeating Dutch elm disease UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost Five local places to take Mom to see flowers on Mother's Day weekend NAMI MN Sue Abderholden to retire as executive director after 24 years
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01-06-2025
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Two shot outside Mariucci Arena Friday released from hospital
Two people who were shot Friday night following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony held on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis have been released from the hospital, university officials said. The two men, ages 49 and 19, were injured in a 8:20 p.m. shooting Friday outside Mariucci Arena following the ceremony. A suspect in the shooting is in custody. The investigation by university police, Minneapolis police and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is continuing. Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus U of M researchers are planting 'survivor' trees in hopes of defeating Dutch elm disease UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost Five local places to take Mom to see flowers on Mother's Day weekend NAMI MN Sue Abderholden to retire as executive director after 24 years
