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11.18.2009

Charges in Homicide #19

The details are still fuzzy but the suspect and victim knew eachother, and the suspect was familiar with the layout of the victim's apartment. The charges are second degree murder (felony)intentional but without premeditation so it doesn't seem like it would be a personal but rather a home invasion/burglary where a murder was committed in the process. According to this Star Tribune story, there has been no official word on motive.
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Charges filed in NE homicide



November 17, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) Criminal charges have been filed in the November 14, 2009 stabbing death of Brandon Keeler that occurred in the 1000 block of Lowry Ave NE. Brian Jeffrey Miller (DOB 9/28/1978) has been charged with, MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE (intentional) (felony).



According to the complaint, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of Lowry Ave NE on a report of an unconscious male who had been stabbed. The caller at that address told police that he was awaken by sounds of an altercation that was occurring in his apartment. He left his room and observed, in an enclosed porch area, two silhouettes struggling. He called out to them, the struggling stopped and one of the parties ran down the stairs and out of the house. That was when the caller discovered that the victim had been stabbed and immediately called police. Keeler was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers at the scene were able to determine that the suspect was possibly injured and bleeding because of a blood trail that went away from the victim, down the stairs and outside through the yard.



A couple of hours later, a male, later identified as Brian Jeffrey Miller, showed up at Hennepin County Medical Center with a severe cuts to his right hand and additional wounds to his left hand and face. Officers went to the hospital and detained Miller until investigators could speak with him. When asked what happened, Miller gave a story that he was carjacked and sustained the injuries while fending off the attackers. Miller’s car was subsequently found in a park in Northeast Minneapolis. Inside the car officers found blood like substance in various areas.



During the follow-up investigation, a connection was made after it was learned that Miller was acquainted with both the victim and the 911 caller. Because of prior visits, Miller knew the layout of the victim’s house and who occupied what room. Miller was also living with the victim’s landlord until being displaced approximately one week ago.



Homicide detectives Wallerich, Wehr and patrol officers were able to act quickly in gathering initial information, containing the suspect at the hospital and obtaining pertinent follow-up information that led to these charges being filed. Miller is in custody at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Facility. Bail has been set at $1,000,000. A booking photo is available.



PIO contact for this incident is Sgt Jesse Garcia III.

4th Precinct Weekly Highlights

The highlights are compiled by the staff of the 4th Precinct, MPD, in North Minneapolis.

I wonder how many police reports start out "Officers arrived ... and found a large group of uncooperative people" like one of the entries this week.

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4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS - WEEK 616 – Nov. 10 to Nov. 16, 2009



MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by MPD during this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.



ASSAULTS:

ASLT2

21XX Sheridan Av N Tuesday 11-10-09 13:03 hrs 09-348106

AP1/BF-17 yrs. and AP2/White, Yvette-BF-49 yrs. plus 4 Others had pulled up in a beige Toyota in front of V1/mixed race female-15 yrs., V2/mixed female – 29 yrs. and V3/WF – 37 yrs.address and threatened them w/upholstery hammer and that they were going to die. AP1 was upset at V1 who was dating her boyfriend. AP2 is the mother of AP1 and she also threatened that they were all going to get theirs because her daughter was going to jail. AP2 was stopped/booked HCJ. A 4.5” blade/knife was also recovered. Victims afraid of retaliation.



ASLT2

18 Av N & Newton Av N Thursday 11-12-09 09-350190

Officers arrived to a shots call and found a large group of uncooperative people. V1/BF-27 yrs. advised that one of her kids had been assaulted by a neighbor’s child on a school bus. V1 went to OT1’s home to talk which erupted into argument and V1 got into a physical fight with one of OT1’s children. While walking home, V1 and family members were shot at by S1 & S2 unk BMs 20-30 yrs. No injuries. While Officers were at the scene, approx. 25 more people arrived ready to fight. They were told to disperse or be maced. Scene cleared and 4 - 9mm spent shell casings recovered.



ASLT1 (ATT)

35XX Emerson Av n Friday 11-13-09 22:00 hrs 09-352001

V1/BF-16 yrs. was at a party when “some boys” started shooting/didn’t see them. V1 reached for her cell in her front right pocket and realized she had been hit by a bullet (both inventoried). Related case/no report: CCN09-351559. V1 uncooperative and PG forced her to turn in bullet.



ASLT3

7XX Newton Av N Friday 11-13-09 20:00 hrs 09-351398

V1/BM – 39 yrs. /drunk was in physical altercation w/S1/unk BM - 0 and received mult. lacerations/HCMC claimed he was hit from behind. OT1/OT2 were uncooperative and all parties were extremely intoxicated.



ASLT2

18XX Lowry Av N Saturday 11-14-09 20:04 hrs 09-352320

While working inside the store, people stated an unk male was chasing another outside w/gun. Officers observed a group of 4 unk suspects running EB and V1/ AM stumbling (head wound rt. side/bleeding) in the parking lot. Then another group showed up running after the first group. Officer stopped V1 and 2 other Asian males running. W1/brother of V1 and W2/cousin of V1 stated they were walking to gas station when an unk/Asian group of males came up behind them striking V1 with a wrench. V1 refused medical and his father agreed. EMS stressed stitches. Officer called V1’s father to obtain his name and further info but refused.



ASLT2

50XX Dupont Av N Sunday 11-15-09 12:00 hrs 09-352982

V1/WM – 21 yrs., V2/WM – 29 yrs. and V3/WM – 21 yrs. were shot at by unk group of 4-5 BMs who fled on foot. S1/unk BM -20 yrs./510”/dark skin/long black Afro w/gun, S2/unk BM – 20 yrs./600”/lt. skin/braided hair/gun, S3/unk BM-20/510”/gun wearing red hoodie & white bandana, S4/unk BM -20/gun and S5/unk BM – 20/gun started an argument stating that victims wanted to fight and they kept saying “No.” Shots were fired towards them. No shell casings were found and no damage to the house.



RAPE:

CSCM

12XX Penn Av N Wednesday 11-11-09 15:15 hrs 09-350829

V1/WF-13 yrs. was molested by neighbor/S1 – BM 40 yrs. who has an 11 yr. old son. When playing w/son, S1 has touched her body on several occasions. On this date, the son was gone so S1 handed her their laptop and said he had to leave. A short time later, she tried to give it back but S1 insisted she bring it inside/wouldn’t let her leave. He rubbed his hands over most of her body. V1 finally was able to push him away and got out.









CSCR

23XX Lyndale Av N Thursday 11-12-09 13:45 hrs 09-350124

V1/BF-34 yrs. extremely intoxicated and wearing a nightgown claimed she was raped by her ex-husband S1/BM-39 yrs.



CSCR

21XX 6 ST N Thursday 11-12-09 10:00 hrs 09-350262

Officers arrived at Children’s Hsp. in St. Paul to check on V1/mixed race female – 4 yrs. /possibly sexually assaulted by S1/mixed race -14 yrs. a cousin while he was babysitting.



CSCR

21XX Glenwood Av Thursday 11-12-09 15:00 hrs 09-350288

V1/BF – 18 yrs. was forced in car on 4th St/Hennepin after getting off the bus and transported to this location on north side. S1/unk BM – 20/medium bld. (508”) dk. Skin wearing blk jeans w/red on them and BB cap with TC and a red long sleeve shirt/twisted hairstyle/blk automatic, S2/unk BM – 18-20 yrs. /medium build/wearing red shirt/blk BB cap/blk jacket and S3/unk BM 18-20 yrs. (600”)/ lt. build/short Afro wearing a race car jacket (gray/green). S1 showed his gun by lifting his shirt to her/grabbed her arm/forced into vehicle where he then punched her in the face. When they got to house, he forced her clothes off by punching her and raped her while the other 2 suspects watched and yelling to him “go JJ go” and “from the land of Taliban.”



ROBBERY:

ROBPAG

26XX Russell Av N Tuesday 11-10-09 16:32 hrs 09-348283

AP1/Scurlock, Decarieon –BM 20 yrs. arrested. V1/BM – 15 yrs., V2/mixed race male – 20 yrs./blond long curly hair and V3/BF – 19 yrs. were shot at by S1/known BM - 14 yrs./possible gang YNT with a silver revolver, and S2/unk BM – 12-15 yrs. (506”) light build/poss. gang wearing a grey hoodie w/design on front. One of the nicknames for a suspect is “K-KILLER.” Officers heard the 6 shots. V1 this was the 2nd time he was shot at and the 1st was on 11-08-09/Sunday near 29th & Penn Av N. V1 was hit by bullets/report made. V1 said suspects were both on the same bike when K-Killer pulled out a gun/started shooting. Victims were sitting outside of said location. V2 felt the other suspect’s nickname is “SHISTER.” Unable to locate suspects.



ROBPAG

35 Av N & Fremont Av N Tuesday 11-10-09 18:32 hrs 09-348402

V1/AM-20 yrs. and V2/AM-20 yrs. were robbed by 3 unk BMs all approx. 508”/light build/dark skin (15-19 yrs.) with a black/chrome handgun of an ATM card/cell. Victims ran home/got their veh to follow suspects/lost track of them.



ROBPAG

33XX Humboldt Av N Tuesday 11-10-09 18:47 hrs 09-348416

V1/AM – 21 yrs. and V2/AF – 20 yrs. were robbed by 3 unk BMs (502” and 2 susp. /600”) lt. skin – same description except for height. As V1 and V2 were exiting the veh, suspects approached and ordered V1 to the ground at gunpoint to the head. S2 took his wallet/$150/ID cards and V2’s cell was taken.



ROBPAG

25XX James Av N Thursday 11-12-09 00:21 hrs 09-349714

S1/unk BM 18-20 yrs. (506-507”) med. braids carrying black revolver and S2/unk BM 18-20 yrs. (508-600”) robbed V1/BM – 21 yrs. and V2/mixed female – 21 yrs. at gunpoint while they were walking. S1 hit V1 in back of head w/pistol of cell/$30/clothing/ID-MN State. V1 was asked by S1 if he had a cigarette. After robbing them, S1 told them to run away.



ROBBIZ

40XX Fremont Av N Friday 11-13-09 16:55 hrs 09-351210

V1/AM – 51 yrs. suffered a major gunshot wound to leg in the artery, V2/AM – 42 yrs. and V3/AM – 26 yrs. were all working at the automotive service. S1/unk BM 18-20 (510-600”) medium build wearing a black hoodie/small .22 or .25 cal handgun and S2/unk BM 18-20 yrs. (507-510”) wearing black hoodie/BB cap shot V1 in leg so they would turn over cash ($260 stolen).



ROBPAG

Cedar Lake Rd N & Morgan Av Friday 11-13-09 03:45 hrs 09-350789

V1/WM – 48 yrs. told Officers that he was asltd./robbed by S1/unk BM 20-30 yrs. (LI-600”) used a stick and S2/unk BM 30-39 yrs. (HE – 600”) and S3/unk, Lewis BF 20-30 yrs. (heavy). He met them at Halek’s Bar and they invited him to a party. V1 then turned over his truck keys to S1 and rode with S2 who then followed S1 to the party. Dropped at an unk location/assaulted with a stick and stolen were his truck/wallet/$15 and ID-MN DL.







ROBPAG

17 Av N & Girard Av N Friday 11-13-09 15:34 hrs 09-351155

V1/BF-20 yrs. robbed by suspects known to her S1/BM – 21 yrs. and S2/BM – 18 yrs. of her purse - $1.00.



ROBPAG (ATT)

43XX Humboldt Av N Saturday 11-14-09 18:31 hrs 09-352255

V1/Bm – 42 yrs. threatened with robbery by S1/unk BM – 30 yrs. (510-Med) wearing blk hat/blk jacket and S1/unk BM – 30 yrs. (HE – 502-505”) wearing red jacket carrying silver automatic driving a ;90-’95 JEEP SUV/unk plate/black. V1 had just left girlfriend’s house when he had car trouble/pulled over/approached by suspects demanding money. He pushed past S1 and ran for help. Suspects went through his van but nothing was stolen. Suspects fled in JEEP.



ROBPAG

Dowling Av N & Penn Av N Sunday 11-15-09 19:30 hrs 09-353171

V1/BM – 17 yrs. robbed while walking at gunpoint of (Wells Fargo Cd/wallet/SS cd/DL/cell/white leather jacket w/designs on it) by S1/unk BM 25-30 yrs. (ME-507”) had blk revolver and S2/unk BM 25 – 30 yrs. (ME 506-507”) both wearing all black.



ROBPAG

26XX Newton Av N Sunday 11-15-09 19:36 hrs 09-353177

V1/WF – 24 yrs. /extremely intoxicated got a ride from S1/unk African BM 25-27 yrs. and S2/unk African BM 25-27 yrs. from an unk Mpls. Bar. V1 has little suspect info but gave the plate of MN RTX754 which is a red Mercury Mystique but the car she was in was black. They dropped her off keeping her “Coach” purse she claims is worth $400 and claims she was punched in face but no visible marks. Because of her intoxication level, further information was not attainable.



ROBPAG

35XX Newton Av N Monday 11-16-09 17:03 hrs 09-353888

Officer dispatched to above. Suspects were GOA. V1/BF – 18 yrs. was at work when invited to a BD party for S1/unk, Stacy - BF 20-28 yrs./tattoo on neck/4 gold teeth upper front and S2/unk, Terrance – BM 20-30 yrs. MED/507 – 600”) with silver automatic and S3/unk BM 20-30 yrs. (506-600”/MED). V1 agreed to meet S1. S1 showed up in MN NSE108 driving with S2 in back seat who then got out and pointed a silver handgun at her and pulled her into veh. S2 took her purse (Coach), diamond jewelry, VISA card, car/house keys, $160, and MN DL. V1 admitted that she had met S1/Stacy at HCJ for NARC and she was on a PC hold the couple of months. Claims not to know the 2 male suspects.



WEEK TO DATE = 5 (4th Pct) YEAR TO DATE = 311 (4th Pct) OTHER PRECINCTS = 283 YTD (1, 2, 3 & 5 Pcts.)



RECOVERED HANDGUNS/WEAPONS: (4th Pct.) = 5



Directed Patrol Bullets 11/08 thru 11/15:

Officers make a TLE and recover a handgun. 2 males who had access to the weapon were booked PC weapon. 09-351545



Officer does surveillance on address with possible robbery suspects. 2 males ID’D 2 males booked on felony wts. 09-352225



Officer arrests one with a felony wt when investigating loiterers/trespassers at Plymouth and James. 09-349629



13 Misc misdemeanor arrests.

2 status offenses

15 Suspp stops

16 Suspv stops

7 TLE’s

13 911 calls responded to









PATROL HIGHLIGHTS SUBMITTED:

TUESDAY (11-10-09):

09-347588

AGGROB

35XX Dupont Ave N

2034 hrs

Squad was dispatched to above on an AGGROB report. Victim stated he was in his back yard raking leaves when 5 suspects approached him one of which produced a chrome semi auto and demanded money. Loss was $50 in cash and a $100 red palm pilot. Suspects fled on foot. The robbery occurred between 1645-1700 hrs. Victim called police over 3 hrs later to report. Sounds like the same 5 suspects from several robberies in this area during mid shift.



CCN: 09-348402

Agg Robbery of Person

35th and Fremont

18:32 hrs

Two Asian victims were walking home from the Fremont Market. 3 blk males approached, one had a handgun. The suspects took an ATM card out of the victim’s wallet; suspects also took a cell phone. The suspects fled on foot.



CCN: 09-348416

Agg Robbery of Person

3300 blk of Humboldt

18:47 hrs

Two Asian victims were getting out of a vehicle in front of their address. 3 blk males approached, one had a handgun. The suspect with the gun pointed it at both victims. Suspect #2 searched the victim and took victim’s wallet. Suspect #3 searched the vehicle and removed a cell phone that was sitting on the seat. Suspects fled on foot.



CCN: 348445

Discharge Weapon/Damage to Prop

2110 Sheridan Ave N

19:15 hrs

Unknown suspect shot at victim’s residence. No injuries. Damage to the siding; bullet did not enter the residence.



WEDNESDAY (11-11-09):



THURSDAY (11-12-09):

CSCR

23XX LYNDALE

09-350124

Victim’s ex-husband entered the home. The victim admitted to drinking all morning. The suspect raped the victim and left in a van. The victim refused to go to the hospital for an exam.



09-350190

1555 hours

Assault 2

18th/Newton

Squad responded to a shot spotter activation at above. They arrive and find neighbors in a heated argument over a fight that had just occurred. The victim reported that 2 unknown B/M’s had fired shots at them after the fight. Officers recovered shell casings and took photos. Officers had to disperse a large unruly crowd. All parties became uncooperative.



09-350288

1500-1730

CSCR

Glenwood/Penn

Squad dispatched to Hsp. /met an 18 y/o female victim. She reported that she got off the bus downtown at 5/Hennepin and was approached by a B/M who displayed a handgun in his waistband. He forced her into the backseat of a black 4 door vehicle that was occupied by 2 other B/M’s. The main suspect was called JJ by the other 2 suspects and they made reference to Taliban. They drove to an address near Glenwood/Penn and forced her into an address where she was raped by one of the suspects. The suspects left the scene in the vehicle and the victim fled on foot. The victim ran to Plymouth/Penn (Pilot City?) where staff called her an ambulance.



FRIDAY (11-13-09):

November 13, 2009

Pursuit CCN: 09-351584

Time of Pursuit: 2312-2312

Length of Pursuit: 2-3 blocks, from 47th/Humboldt to 44th/Humboldt

Reason: Squad aired that he was trying to catch up a reckless driver in the area of 47th/Humboldt. Shortly afterward, squad aired the plate and stated that the vehicle was not stopping. Squad emergency equipment was activated during the short pursuit. Squad did not have time to air the speeds due to the short length of the pursuit. A few seconds later, squad aired that the vehicle was stopping and the passenger was bailing from the vehicle. The driver remained with the vehicle and was taken into custody. The driver stated that the passenger who fled on foot, who was not located, had a quantity of marijuana with him and the driver was attempting to purchase the marijuana when the officer observed him, and that is why he fled. AP was booked at JDC for PC FLEE.



SATURDAY (11-14-09): PRELIMINARY REPORT-

09-352001

ASLT 2

35XX EMERSON

Officers responded to address where juvenile female stated she was at a party last night. “Some boys” stared shooting at the house of the party. Today, the victim went to use her cell phone that was in her pocket. The victim noticed that her cell phone had a bullet in it. The victim was injured. The victim was uncooperative with officers. The PG made the victim talk to Officers. The bullet was inventoried.



09-352014

PC DAMMV

37XX NEWTON

Neighbors broke out the windows of the victim’s car. The victim and other neighbors witnessed this. The Ap’s told the victim that they broke the car windows because the victim had called the police regarding the Ap’s cars and the Ap’s were getting tickets. Officers booked 2 when the females came out of their residence.



Robbery of Business:

Location: 4053 Fremont Av. N.

Time: 1657 Hours.

Details: Officers were called to the above Automotive Business on a Robbery of Business. Further details state that one victim had been shot in the leg. Upon squads arrival, Officers found 3 victims, one that was shot “through and through” the upper leg.

Victim with leg injury spoke very little English and was transported to Hsp. for his injury. Squad responded from 5th Pct to translate at Hsp. Other 2 victims had a language barrier but were able to advise officers that 2 black males, 18-20 yrs, both wearing dark clothing had come into business. First suspect had originally come into business alone to discuss a transmission issue on his vehicle that he supposedly has. This suspect left and then returned just a short time later with the second suspect.

Suspect pulled out a gun and began to demand wallets from each victim. 2 victims gave up their wallets with one victim stalling. One suspect began yelling at other suspect to shoot victim. Suspect then shot victim in the leg. One .22 casing was found inside business. Suspects then fled north of the business.



Appears that this Robbery could be related to Robberies from earlier in week. Victim from CCN 09-347,425.



SUNDAY (11-15-09):



MONDAY (11-16-09):

Robbery of Person at Gunpoint:

09-353,171

Time: 1930 hours

Location: 35th and Penn

Weapon: Possible .22

Victim states he was walking and was approached by 2 black males. Suspect asked victim if he had any weed. Victim stated that he didn’t. Suspect then pulled gun from his waistband and demanded money from victim. Victim had his cash stolen and also his White Leather jacket with a design in jacket. Suspects were last seen SB on Queen.







(K. Bjornstad, PST, 4th Pct.)




For questions, contact:

Mary Etzioni, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 4th Precinct
(612) 673-3364
mary.etzioni@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

or

Jennifer Waisanen, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 4th Precinct
(612) 673-5873
jennifer.waisanen@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

To Protect With Courage
To Serve With Compassion

11.17.2009

Crime Stoppers reward for Paul Fisher Murder now up to $10,000

MPD Notice below. This was homicide #8 of this year.
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Reward for information on July homicide of Paul Fisher

in Chicago Ave apartment building now up to $10,000


The Minneapolis Police Department, Crime Stoppers of Minnesota and the family of murder victim Paul Fisher will hold a joint news conference tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. in the City Hall rotunda to announce that the reward offered in this case will be increased up to $10,000. Attending will be the mother of the victim, Patti Swedberg, Robert Dennistoun the Executive Director of Crime Stoppers of Minnesota, Lt. Richard Zimmerman commander of the MPD Homicide Unit and VJ Smith of MAD DADS.

Last August, police asked for the public’s assistance in solving the murder of Paul Fisher that occurred July 25th in the 5300 block of Chicago Avenue South. During that incident officers from the Third Precinct responded to a report of a shooting just after 2 a.m. When the officers arrived they found Fisher suffering from a gunshot wound lying in a stairwell of an apartment building. He died at the scene.

Crime Stoppers at that time offered up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. Since then, Paul’s family and friends have raised money through donations and fundraisers to promote progress in this investigation. Police have been unable to find the lead that they need to bring the perpetrator of this homicide to justice. The family and investigators are hopeful that the increase in the reward money will spur someone to come forward.

By using Crime Stoppers of Minnesota to provide tips people with information can remain anonymous as they offer information about this case. Information about unusual events, persons or vehicles seen in the area at the time of the July 25th homicide may provide the lead that investigators need to solve this case. Persons with information may contact Crime Stoppers by the toll free phone number 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), at the Crime Stoppers of Minnesota website www.crimestoppersmn.org by clicking the ‘submit a tip’ button, or by SMS texting TIP674 plus a message to CRIMES [274637].

To help in motivating people to come forward with a piece of information, Minneapolis MAD DADS will distribute fliers in the south Minneapolis neighborhood. By letting people know that they may qualify for the reward by contacting Crime Stoppers with information it is hoped that investigators will get that critical piece of information that will help solve this case.



For questions, contact:

Sue Roethele, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 3rd Precinct
(612) 673-2839
sue.roethele@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

To Protect With Courage

Local punks post video of assaults on bikers, pedestrians

Early this morning somebody sent me a link to a YouTube video that showed what appear to be assaults on people in Minneapolis by various Somali youth. Old and young, joggers, bicyclists and little kids on the way home from school are shoved, pushed and knocked to the ground. In a couple of vignettes, the victims try to fight back. It doesn't look like robbery is the motive or at least none takes place on screen. Just an assault every few seconds punctuated by thugged out kids dancing in front of the camera. Faked kids prank or reality TV? You can be the judge since City Pages has a copy mirrored of the video as it was taken off YouTube (see the CP Post comment threads for updates. )


Local punks post video of assaults on bikers, pedestrians - Minneapolis / St. Paul News - City Pages - The Blotter

11.15.2009

Minneapolis man held in homicide #19

The earlier reported suspicious death is a homicide. Not many details are being released by the MPD but the Star Tribune adds a few.

Minneapolis man held in stabbing death in Northeast | StarTribune.com

11.14.2009

Suspicious death in Northeast

MPD Press Release below. This is several blocks from the earlier homicides on Lowry, about a block west of Central unless I have the geography wrong.

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Police investigate suspicious death



Nov 4, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) Shortly before 5:00 a.m. this morning, officers from the Second Precinct, along with fire and ambulance, were dispatched to an unconscious person in the 1000 block of Lowry Ave NE. When officers arrived they found an adult male dead of suspicious circumstances.



There are no suspects in custody at this time and investigators with the Minneapolis Police Homicide Unit are following leads. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Minneapolis Police Department tip line at 612-692-tips (8477).



(Victim identification and cause of death will be released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.)



PIO contact for this incident is Sgt Jesse Garcia III.

11.11.2009

Teen stabbed in Minneapolis was college-bound

It turns out last weekend's homicide (#18) was the case of someone fending off a robbery. Although the dead man had just been accepted into college, unfortunately it looks like he had gone out with a freind to rob somebody. His future didn't arrive soon enough.


Teen stabbed in Minneapolis was college-bound - Minneapolis / St. Paul News - City Pages - The Blotter

11.10.2009

4th Precinct Weekly Highlights

An assortment of assaults and a 9 mo. found chewing on a rock of crack.

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4TH PRECINCT HIGHLIGHTS - WEEK 615 – Nov. 03 to Nov. 09, 2009

MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by MPD during this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

ASSAULTS:
ASLT2
33XX Dupont Av N Tuesday 11-03-09 20:00 hrs 09-341655
V1/BM-45 yrs. /unemployed was drunk and received 2 lacerations to his throat and a cut to lt. hand w/meat cleaver by AP1/Barren, Aletha-BF 45 yrs. who was drunk/unemployed also. AP1 was angry that V1 was watching TV, etc. V1’s injuries were NLT.

ASLT2 (ATT)
15XX Irving Av N Tuesday 11-03-09 19:41 hrs 09-341647
V1/BM-31 yrs. was walking when shot at by S1/unk BM 18-20 yrs. in tan colored jacket. V1 had relations with a girl that S1 knows. Appox. 8 shell casings were located in this location. Others in duplex denied hearing shots.

ASLT3
43XX Newton Av N Wednesday 11-04-09 11:20 hrs 09-342192
AP1/BM-14 yrs. started picking on V1/AM-14 yrs. the day before in class. So today, when AP1 walked by and hit him on the head, V1 fought back. V1 couldn’t get AP1’s hands loose from around his neck and he was also hit in the eye/head was bleeding.

ASLT2
31XX Colfax Av N Thursday 11-05-09 15:39 hrs 09-343455
V1/BM-21 yrs., and V2/BM-20 yrs. were shot at by S1/unk BM 18-25 yrs., S2/unk BM 18-25 yrs. and S3/unk BM 18-25 yrs. in a light green GMC Jimmy. There may have been a 4th suspect in vehicle as well. One round did go through a window at this location and 5-6 shots from .45 cal automatic. Victims were not injured and claim not to be fighting with anyone.

ASLT2
15XX Plymouth Av N Friday 11-06-09 16:25 hrs 09-344556
V1/Mixed race male – 23 yrs. was near his truck when shots were fired and V3/mixed female – 2 yrs. was in car seat/truck. Witness saw S1 fire 2xs west and 1x southwest. V2/Mixed female – 25 yrs. was shot at also by S1/known BM 21-22 yrs. V1 has known S1 since high school and are good friends. V2 was trying to get back items that S1 stole from her residence and followed him outside. Suspect fled after shooting at all three.

ASLT3
34 Av N & Newton Av N Saturday 11-07-09 21:20 hrs 09-345887
Squad dispatched to Hsp. where V1/Mixed race female – 17 yrs. stated she was attending a birthday party and upon leaving she and her friends were attacked by 20 young black females. V1 sustained a blow to back of head/1” laceration to wrist. S1/unk BF 15-25 yrs. attacked with a knife.

ASLT2
45 Av N & Aldrich Av N Sunday 11-08-09 03:34 hrs 09-346243
Officers heard 8 shots and located a vehicle/MN WK5546 with its back window shot out and multiple bullet holes on trunk lid/passenger side of vehicle. The driver V1/BM – 25 yrs. said he and V2/BF – 25 yrs. and V3/BM – 19 yrs. were leaving a party when V1 saw S1/unk BM – 0 in all black run alongside passenger side of vehicle/begin to shoot at car. No injuries and victims had no information. V4/BF – 62 yrs. vehicle was shot at/damaged. Two .40 cal casings were on sidewalk and 5 more in front yard.

ASLT2
14 Av N & Thomas Av N Sunday 11-08-09 15:44 hrs 09-346584
V1/BM-5 yrs. was at Hsp. with NLT gunshot wound to left shoulder (minor) while in a vehicle with V2/BM – 26 yrs., the father to all 3 children including V3/BF-10 yrs., and V4/BM – 5 yrs. Mother of the children and girlfriend of V2 believes she or V2 are targets for murder but did not blame her V2 for exposing their kids to violence.

ASLT2
42XX Emerson Av N Monday 11-09-09 16:52 hrs 09-347425
Upon arrival, Officers were told by V1/WM – 60 yrs. that he had been shot in thigh (minor) by S1/unk BM 17-18 yrs./med. skin (504-506”) thin wearing a black hoodie/dark jeans carrying a handgun (.22 cal DCC). V1 had just come home pulling into garage and unloading his laundry when S1 was standing approx. 5 ft. away from him holding a gun. V1’s dog came out startling S1 who then shot him in the leg. S1 fled in alley. Passerby had seen 5 BMs/dark clothing and S1 broke away from them/went down alley.

ASLT3
21XX Dupont Av N Monday 11-09-09 22:35 hrs 09-347699
V1/BM -43 yrs. reported being assaulted (jaw broken)by AP1/Collins, Judah – BM 28 yrs. and AP2/ Walker, Gregory – BM 40 yrs. (Both org: Chicago) and violent. V1, the APs and the landlord were drinking in upper unit and V1 had sold some liquor to the APs and they wanted to buy more but he refused. This is when the assault took place.

RAPE:
CSCREG
26XX Morgan Av N Tuesday 11-03-09 05:36 hrs 09-340992
AP1/Hackins, Richard – BM 29 yrs. (Chicago) is a registered sex offender. Squad responded to a Loud Music complaint blaring from a vehicle parked in alley. AP1 was sleeping/drugged in vehicle w/music blaring/windows down. Ecstasy and crack cocaine located in back seat and AP non-compliant with registration.

CSCREG
16XX Plymouth Av N Tuesday 11-03-09 22:42 hrs 09-341777
Officers in area due to complaints of trespass/narcotics and they observed AP1/BM/Warren Jr., Gerald Jay – 44 yrs. duck inside an entry door. AP is non-compliant sex offender for not registering.

CSCR
Unknown Wednesday 11-04-09 09-342006
V1/mixed race female – 22 yrs. believes she was at a north Mpls. address where she was sexually assaulted by S1/unk mixed race male (601-602”) 25-27 yrs. thin build, S2, S3 and S4/unk males – 0. V1 had been drinking w/suspects at T’s Place and she thinks she may have blacked out; but, then said she remembered being in room w/suspects being held down/raped. She has no suspect descriptions/location. V1 went to Hsp. by ambulance and tried to get out plus nurses thought she might run.

ROBBERY:
ROBPAG
35 Av N & Humboldt Av N Tuesday 11-03-09 21:19 hrs 09-341700
V1/WF-19 yrs. was in her vehicle talking to a friend/OT1 when S1/unk BM 16-21 yrs. /506-507”/goatee/med. complected wearing black hoodie/BB cap pulled OT1 out of car. S1 pointed a black handgun/demanded money. S1 pulled the keys out and fled.

ROBPAG
36 Av N & Emerson Av N Tuesday 11-03-09 19:00 hrs 09-342041
V1/BM-28 yrs. /student got off bus, went to corner store and left. V1 was walking when S1 asked him if he had MJ and V1 said “no.” S1/unk BM 16-21 yrs. (600”) dark skin/no facial hair wearing dark coat w/hood/stocking cap pointed a dull silver semi-auto gun (.45 possibly) in face and forced him down an alley. S2/unk BM 16-21 yrs. – med build wearing black hat/jacket was always by S1’s side but said nothing. Stolen were a trac phone, books, backpack, $100 and wallet w/ID, Credit Card.

ROBPER
9XX Broadway Av W Tuesday 11-03-09 17:15 hrs 09-341484
V1/BF-50 yrs. was leaving a store when AP1/BM – 16 yrs., S1/known BM-19 yrs. and S2/known BM – 17 yrs. approached asking for a cigarette. V1 was shoved to ground and AP1 took her cigarettes (box of 8). Group was in trouble 30 min. prior to this.

ROBPAG
8 Av N & Logan Av N Friday 11-06-09 18:59 hrs 09-344698
AP1/Robinson, Brandon – BM 19 yrs., and AP2/Parker, Darryl – BM 22 yrs. were caught dealing MJ/crack cocaine in parking lot of gas station.

ROBPER
35 Av N & Dupont Av N Saturday 11-07-09 23:10 hrs 09-346005
V1/BM – 14 yrs. was chased /robbed by a group of 10 BMs (14-17 yrs.)of personal property/hoodie, Barack Obama shoes, cap, and cell after attending a juvenile party. V1 had facial injuries/transported to Hsp.

ROBPAG
19XX 27 Av N Saturday 11-07-09 12:22 hrs 09-345467
Officers called to a shooting. V1/BM-40 yrs. had been shot 2xs in back (major) after being robbed by S1/unk BM 18-19 yrs. (508-511”) lt. skin/wearing a red hoodie plus 2 suspects who jumped out of SV/CHEV Blazer (1995-2005) dark green SUV demanding money. V1 gave up cell/money - turned to run that’s when S1 shot him w/a black revolver. There was also a PONTIAC Grand AM (1990-2005) lt. blue driven by a white female but doesn’t know why there.

ROBPAG
26XX Broadway Av W Sunday 11-08-09 18:46 hrs 09-346746
Officers went to a carjacking. V1/WM – 42 yrs. stated he was pumping gas when S1/unk BM 18-21 yrs. (507”) lt. build, med. skin, shaved hair/violent pulled silver automatic .45 and put it to his head demanding his money and car. V1 just walked away. It’s a dk blue ’94 CHEV Cavalier and the MN DVS system was unsuccessful because the vehicle did not come up under V1’s name. Station video did not show V1 pumping gas or see his veh. V1 stated he had no insurance or paperwork for veh. V1 is Cancelled IPS.

ROBPER
42 Av N & Fremont Av N Sunday 11-08-09 23:15 hrs 09-346935
V1/WM – 21 yrs. and V2/WM-24 yrs. were walking and saw S1/unk BM 16-18 yrs. (508”)light build wearing black hoodie w/design demanded money w/dirty or copper color handgun (.25 or .32 cal) in left hand and S2/unk BM 16-18 yrs. (510-600”/250 lbs.) wearing a grey hoodie sitting at bus stop. Suspects walked up from behind them and S1 placed a gun to back of V1 who then was punched/kicked. S2 started to flee and V1 heard S2 yelling at S1 “no don’t shoot him” several times. Both fled in alley.

ROBPAG
26 Av N & Penn Av N Monday 11-09-09 12:30 hrs 09-347242
V1/BM – 39 yrs. and V2/BM -28 yrs. waved down Officers stating they were robbed in alley behind gas station. A Green CHEV Blazer with S1/unk BM 18-20 yrs. w/7 braids/dark skin, S2/unk BM 18 – 20 yrs. heavy/ lt. skin w/silver revolver and S3/unk BM 18-20 yrs./dark skin w/silver revolver demanded money – stole $100/tan coat. Victims declined to assist in prosecution of these suspects but want loss back. Same CHEV Blazer was used on Sat. to rob/shoot somebody.

ROBPER
41XX Lyndale Av N Monday 11-09-09 19:37 hrs 09-347560
V1/AM-20 yrs. and V2/AM-19 yrs. were robbed at gunpoint (silver/grey semi-auto pistol) by S1/unk BM 18-25 yrs. (506-508”) thin/med. skin/black hoodie and 2/unk BM 18-25 yrs. (504-506”) thin black hoodie. Stolen was $150.

ROBPER
35XX Bryant Av N Monday 11-09-09 16:45 hrs 09-347588
V1/AM-21 yrs. was raking leaves when S1/unk BM 17-19 yrs. (509”) med. build/med. skin/short hair wearing multi-colored jacket w/designs carrying a silver automatic, S2 – S5unk BM 17-19 yrs. (509”) med. build/med. skin in dark clothing (same descriptions) stole Red Palm Pilot Cell Phone and $50. V1 was not injured and no force was used.

WEAPONS:
WEAP
16XX Broadway Av W Thursday 11-05-09 22:26 hrs 09-343880
AP1/Jackson, Deshaun – 21 yrs. BM and AP2/Davis, Quentin Lee BM 23 yrs. caught with S&W, 40 CAL, Semi-auto pistol 4” BBL/Springfield, Mass.

WEAP
36 Av N & Dupont Av N Sunday 11-08-09 04:33 hrs 09-346271
On a TLE, AP1/Robinson, Ozzie – BM 24 yrs. caught w/ S&W, 40 CAL, Semi-auto pistol 4.5” BBL/Springfield, Mass.

WEAP
27XX Sheridan Av N Sunday 11-08-09 19:22 hrs 09-346726
V1 assaulted by husband AP1/Loyde, Robbie-BM 41 yrs. /violent. A WINCHESTER .12 GA pump pistol grip shotgun w/camo paint, 13 ¼” sawed off BBL/ammo recovered.

WEEK TO DATE = 5 (4th Pct) YEAR TO DATE = 311 (4th Pct) OTHER PRECINCTS = 283 YTD (1, 2, 3 & 5 Pcts.)

RECOVERED HANDGUNS/WEAPONS: (4th Pct.) = 5

PATROL HIGHLIGHTS SUBMITTED:

TUESDAY (11-03-09):

WEDNESDAY (11-04-09):


THURSDAY (11-05-09):
DASLT 2
16XX SHERIDAV N 13:39 hrs 09-343349
DK suspect is victim’s girlfriend. Suspect was arguing about being put out of residence with roommates/victim. Suspect cut victim on chest, leg and stomach with boxcutter. Suspect fled before Officers arrival. Victim was taken to Hsp. (NLT) wounds.

FORCE/FLEEFT/DASLT5/WT/VNCO
11XX OMH 05:00 hrs 09-343048
Officers responded to above regarding an unknown trouble call. Upon officer’s arrival, the DOMES suspects fled out of the rear door. Suspect had hit ex/girlfriend in her face several times. Officers chase the suspect/catch him.

FRIDAY (11-06-09):
PC FLEE
Glenwood/Lyndale Av N 11:30 hrs 09-344294
Squad stopped suspect vehicle for speeding. Upon giving S1 a ticket, S1 threw the ticket at Officer. Officer told AP that he was under arrest/to stop. AP then pulled away from Squad and drove through intersection at Lyndale/Glenwood on a red light. AP stopped in traffic where a HC Deputy assisted Officer with arrest. Chase was very short. Officer activated his lights/siren. Traffic was heavy, street was dry and it was a clear day. There wasn’t any damage to anything. Squad video was inventoried. AP-HCJ.

NEGLECT
19XX BROADWAY 10:00 hrs 09-344235
Officer responds to above daycare facility where a 9 mo. old is found chewing on a ball of crack cocaine. Child taken to Hsp.

DASLT2
42XX Humboldt 09-344632
V1/uncle and V2/cousin were fighting with AP/nephew. AP threw a butcher knife at V1, cutting him in the leg. V2 had a small cut to his hand. V1 to North with minor laceration and V2 treated at scene. AP located/booked JDC. All are juvies.

ROBPAG
8th/Logan 09-344540
V1 drove into Pct. lot stating he had been robbed at gunpoint. V1 drove away prior to giving any suspect info. He then returned and a report was taken. Squads checked the area but suspect was GOA. Loss was $28 cash.

ASLT3
33XX Fremont 09-345045
Officers were called to Hsp. - report of a male brought in severely beaten. Officers were unable to speak with V1 due to his injuries but received info from person that brought him to hospital. RP stated he received a blocked call on his cell phone from an unknown male stating V1 had been assaulted at victim’s home and he went to address/found V1 injured so drove him to Hsp. Officers took photographs of victim’s house which they found vacant and unlocked. Suspects are unknown.

SATURDAY (11-07-09):
Prelim RPT-Robbery/Shooting
27th Ave N and Morgan Ave N 12:22 hrs 09-345467
Victim was walking when he was approached by three males. All males had guns per witnesses. Victim was robbed of cash and a cell phone. Victim was shot twice in the back - transported to Hsp. with (NLT) wounds.

SUNDAY (11-08-09):
SHOTS/SHOOTING
1600 block of Thomas Ave N 15:45 hrs 09-346569 & 346584
Officers responded to shots. A residence, 16XX Thomas, had a bullet go through wall. No injuries. Short time later, a victim /5 yrs. showed up at Hsp. brought by his father. Victim, his father and two other children were in vehicle when it was struck by gunfire. Victim was shot in shoulder (NLT). Father had little suspect info.

AGG ROBPER
42/Fremont Ave N 00:19 hrs 09-346935
Victim was approached by 2 BM suspects one of whom pulled out a handgun and demanded money. Victim handed over $5. Suspects were GOA. Victim was not injured.



MONDAY (11-09-09):
AGG. Robbery/Shoot
42XX Emerson Av. N. 16:50 hrs 09-347,425
Officers called to above on a SHOOT. Officers found V1 in back porch of his residence. V1 stated he had just pulled his veh into his garage and was removing items from veh. V1 stated that a BM approached V1 from alley. V1 states he doesn’t know exactly what suspect said but thought he might have been trying to rob him. Victim’s dog then ran out of house towards victim and suspect. Suspect appeared to be startled by dog and shot victim in the leg. S1 fled NB in alley.

Agg. Robbery
35XX Bryant Av. N. 16:30 hrs 09-347466
Officers responded to above. Victim states he was standing in his backyard when he was approached by a group of 5 black male teens, one with a handgun. Victim was robbed for the cash he had on his person.

Agg. Robbery
41XX Lyndale Av. N. 19:37 hrs 09-347560
Officers responded to a Robbery of Person at gunpoint. Victims state that they were sitting in a vehicle on the rear of above address and were approached by 2 black male teenagers, one with a gun. Victims were taken out of their vehicle and robbed of cash that they had on their person. Similar description of Robbery at 35XX Bryant Av. N.

Robbery of Person
29XX- N. 4th St. 18:18 hrs 09-347497
Victims states that they were standing on the corner of 29th and 4th St., when 2 black males left a nearby resident and robbed the victims of the cash they had on their persons. Suspects then fled the area.

Aslt 3
21XX Dupont Av. N. 22:46 hrs 09-347699
Victim called squads to meet him at 21st /Dupont and requested EMS stating he had just been assaulted in his home. Squads found uncooperative victim who stated that the female that he rents a room from in upper unit, had 2 black males come over to “jump” him because V1would not sell them more alcohol. Officers are able to apprehend 2 black males leaving out back of this address. V1 ID’d both parties as the people that beat him up. V1 to Hsp. w/ broken jaw - rib injuries. S booked into HCJ.

11.06.2009

Defendant in Taser lawsuit pleads guilty

His offense? Throwing a landscaping brick at a police officer's car as they were leaving the 2nd precinct headquarters. Maybe the camera caught that as well as the taser use.


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