Minneapolis man convicted in triple encampment murder
A Hennepin County jury convicted a Minneapolis man of murdering three people in a shooting at a homeless encampment in Minneapolis, bringing to a close a high‑profile triple‑homicide case that rattled nearby neighborhoods and intensified debate over encampment safety. The verdict, delivered this week in Hennepin County District Court, finds the defendant guilty on all murder counts tied to the encampment shooting, which left three victims dead and drew a large investigative response from Minneapolis police.
📌 Key Facts
- A Minneapolis man was found guilty by a Hennepin County jury for killing three people at a homeless encampment in the city.
- The case stems from a shooting at an encampment in Minneapolis that left three victims dead, triggering a major MPD investigation.
- The conviction was entered this week in Hennepin County District Court, formally resolving the triple‑murder prosecution.
📊 Relevant Data
The mortality rate among people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota is three times higher than that of the general population.
Mortality Rates for Minnesota's Homeless Three Times Higher Than General Population — Listening House
Homelessness in Minnesota increased by 10% from 2023 to 2024, with over 9,000 persons homeless on a single night in January 2024.
Homelessness rises 10% in Minnesota from 2023 to 2024 — Minnesota Daily
The gap in homelessness is widening for American Indians and Latinos in Minnesota, with unsheltered homelessness growing more than sheltered homelessness.
2024 Point In Time Count Summary — Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness
Approximately 13% of all crimes and 19% of gun violence incidents in Minneapolis's Third Precinct occur within 500 feet of homeless encampments.
Minneapolis homeless encampment shootings reignite debate on cause, remedy — Star Tribune
African Americans make up over half of the homeless population in the Twin Cities area, making them four times as likely to end up homeless compared to the general population.
Racial Disparities Among the Homeless Population — Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities
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