In the late hours of a Saturday night in Minneapolis, a dispute at a well-traveled intersection tragically escalated, ending the life of 36-year-old Adonis Qumar Meekins, a Black/African American male. On September 20, 2025, just before midnight, the sound of gunfire pierced the air near the corner of Chicago Avenue S. and E. Franklin Avenue. Shortly after the altercation, Meekins was transported to a local hospital, but the severity of his gunshot wounds proved fatal.
Adonis, known to
some by the nickname "3 Deno," was a father of two and worked in the construction field. He had attended North High and was described as a loving, caring, helpful, and thoughtful individual. His death marked the city's 50th homicide of the year, a somber statistic that left family and friends to mourn the sudden and violent loss of a loved one.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Minneapolis police began their investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter. According to preliminary reports, one or more shots were fired following a dispute, and the suspected shooter was seen fleeing the scene on foot. Law enforcement officials urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation and help bring a measure of justice for Adonis and his family.
As of the days following the incident, no arrests had been announced in connection with the shooting. The investigation remained active as detectives worked to identify the individual or individuals responsible for Adonis Qumar Meekins' death. The community was left to grapple with another life lost to gun violence, while the search for a suspect or suspects continued.
