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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office charged Christopher Ostroushko, 51, with one count of fifth-degree assault for his actions during an incident at the Whipple Building on April 11.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty addressed the fatal use-of-force incident in Richfield on Wednesday morning.
Monday, April 27, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is refiling its case against Harding Smith due to witness availability for the upcoming scheduled trial.
Friday, April 24, 2026
The statement provides information on charges and the investigation into the shooting.
The HCAO has charged Elevoun Quinnell Wren, 22, with one count of second-degree intentional murder.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Thursday that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
David Eugene Wright, 51, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree premeditated murder and first-degree murder with past pattern of domestic abuse in the shooting of Mariah Samuels on Sept. 14, 2025.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
A Hennepin County judge vacated the first-degree murder conviction of Jerrell Michael Brown, 38, in the 2008 shooting of Darius Ormond Miller.
Monday, April 6, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office secured a guilty plea from Dijon Jacquez Davis for killing Justin “Juice” Marshall on July 25, 2025.