Child and woman killed in Lexington double homicide
Anoka County authorities are investigating a suspected double homicide in the City of Lexington after a woman and a young boy were found shot just before 1 a.m. Wednesday in a home near the 9300 block of Ryan Place. Deputies and Centennial Lakes police responded around 12:52 a.m. to reports of a shooting and discovered the woman dead inside and the child gravely wounded; the boy was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A man believed to be involved was located in the surrounding area, apprehended by a K‑9 unit, and taken into custody after being injured, and investigators say the incident does not appear random and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The victims’ identities and their relationship to the suspect have not yet been released, and the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office is handling autopsies as the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and Centennial Lakes Police piece together what led up to the killings. For north‑metro residents, this is another reminder that the worst violence often happens behind closed doors, with few answers immediately forthcoming beyond a body count and a promise that the public is "safe now."
📌 Key Facts
- Law enforcement responded around 12:52 a.m. Wednesday to a reported shooting at a home near the 9300 block of Ryan Place in Lexington, Anoka County.
- Deputies found an adult woman dead inside and a gravely injured young boy who later died at a local hospital.
- A male suspect was located nearby, apprehended by a K‑9, taken to a hospital for his own injuries, and authorities say the case does not appear random and there is no ongoing public threat.
📊 Relevant Data
As of 2024, the population of Lexington, MN is approximately 65% White, 15% Black or African American, 5% Asian, and 15% other races or mixed.
Lexington, Minnesota Population 2026 — World Population Review
In 2022, Black Minnesotans, who make up about 7% of the state's population, accounted for 55% (98 out of 177) of homicide victims in Minnesota.
The demographics of crime in Minnesota, with updated 2022 data — American Experiment
In 2022, Black Minnesotans accounted for 72% (175 out of 244 known) of homicide offenders in Minnesota, while comprising 7% of the population.
The demographics of crime in Minnesota, with updated 2022 data — American Experiment
In Minnesota, the poverty rate for Black or African American residents is 28.6%, compared to 7.0% for White residents.
People in Poverty in Minnesota: MNData Access — Minnesota Department of Health
In Minnesota, 62 percent of victims of violent crime were of the same race as the person perpetrating violence against them.
Minnesota Criminal Justice Data Snapshot — Justice Reinvestment Initiative
Domestic violence homicides in Minnesota increased nearly 30% between 2024 and 2025, from 24 to 31 deaths.
Domestic violence deaths on the rise in Minnesota — YouTube / KAAL TV
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