Minneapolis man Robert Warren charged in Loring Park double homicide
Minneapolis man Robert Warren, 51, has been charged in the Loring Park double homicide with two counts of second-degree murder with intent and two counts of possessing a firearm after a violent-crime conviction, and was arrested at the scene; his first court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 1, 2025. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Warren ambushing the victims as they exited an elevator, and authorities recovered a shotgun and shells; records indicate he has prior felony convictions for domestic assault and third-degree assault.
📌 Key Facts
- Robert Warren, 51, has been identified as the suspect in the Loring Park double homicide.
- Hennepin County prosecutors filed formal charges against Warren: two counts of second-degree murder (with intent) and two counts of possessing a firearm after a violent‑crime conviction.
- Surveillance footage reportedly shows Warren 'ambushing' the victims as they exited an elevator.
- Police recovered a shotgun and shells at the scene.
- Warren has prior felony convictions, including domestic assault and third-degree assault.
- Warren was arrested at the scene and is scheduled for a first court appearance on Oct. 1, 2025.
📊 Relevant Data
In Minneapolis, Black residents make up about 18% of the population but are suspects in 88% of homicides.
Maligning Minneapolis — City Journal
The per capita violent crime rate among Black residents in Minneapolis is 27 times higher than among White residents.
Maligning Minneapolis — City Journal
Socioeconomic disadvantages, such as income inequality and lack of quality education, are primary drivers of violent crime disparities in U.S. cities.
Rethinking the role of race in crime and police violence — Brookings
Most homicides in the United States are intra-racial, with data showing that when individuals commit homicide, they are more likely to victimize members of their own racial group.
Race and Homicide in the United States — James L. Nuzzo Substack
In Loring Park, Minneapolis, the population is approximately 72% White, 10.9% Black, 4.7% Asian, and 4.6% two or more races, based on 2017-2021 data.
Loring Park, Minneapolis - Wikipedia — Wikipedia
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- Suspect identified as Robert Warren, 51.
- Formal charges: two counts of second-degree murder with intent and two counts of possessing a firearm after a violent-crime conviction filed in Hennepin County.
- Surveillance footage described showing Warren 'ambushing' the victims as they exited the elevator; a shotgun and shells were recovered.
- Warren has prior felony convictions for domestic assault and third-degree assault.
- Warren was arrested at the scene and is scheduled for a first court appearance on Oct. 1, 2025.