Best man arrested after Maplewood wedding shooting; stolen gun recovered

📌 Key Facts

On Sept. 27, 2025, a shooting occurred at a Maplewood wedding in which a 36-year-old guest was shot in both legs during an argument.
Ramsey County deputies arrested a 34-year-old South St. Paul man on Oct. 1, 2025, in connection with the Sept. 27 wedding shooting.
Authorities say the suspect was the wedding's best man.
Deputies located the suspect inside a pickup truck in the 500 block of Kent Street in St. Paul; another person was also removed from the vehicle at the time of the arrest.
Two firearms were recovered during the arrest, including one that was reportedly stolen.
According to the Fox9 report, the suspect has been arrested but had not yet been formally charged.

Many X users highlight that the stolen gun underscores how criminals often obtain firearms illegally, arguing that stricter gun laws may not prevent such incidents as felons bypass regulations.
Social media discussions point to a perceived pattern of violence in Maplewood parks, with users questioning why multiple shootings have occurred in the area, including at public events like weddings.
Perspectives on X emphasize the suspect's potential criminal history, suggesting that prior offenses and access to weapons indicate failures in monitoring repeat offenders.
Users on X debate the role of arguments escalating to gun violence at social gatherings, sharing concerns about alcohol or personal disputes turning deadly without deeper media exploration of prevention.
Some X posts express frustration with bail and release policies for armed suspects, drawing parallels to other cases where individuals with guns were quickly released, potentially endangering communities.

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October 02, 2025

7:46 PM

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald)

New information:

Ramsey County deputies arrested a 34-year-old South St. Paul man on Oct. 1, 2025 in connection with the Sept. 27 wedding shooting.
Authorities say the suspect was the wedding's best man and shot the 36-year-old victim in both legs during an argument.
Two guns were recovered at the arrest, including one that was reportedly stolen.
Arrest occurred when deputies located the suspect inside a pickup truck in the 500 block of Kent Street in St. Paul; another person was also removed from the vehicle.
The suspect has been arrested but not yet formally charged, per the Fox9 report.

September 29, 2025

8:17 PM

Twincities by Mara H. Gottfried