On July 7, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., 17-year-old Lonnaya I'zanay Warren-Loyd was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a vehicle near Fremont and Dowling Avenues in north Minneapolis. She was transported to North Memorial Health Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries five days later, on July 12.
A 30-year-old man also arrived at the hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, claiming to have been involved in the same incident.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Warren-Loyd was seated in the vehicle when the shooting occurred. Authorities have not made any arrests and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Warren-Loyd's death a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds. The Minneapolis Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Warren-Loyd was a student at Sojourner Truth Academy in Minneapolis. Her passing has left a profound impact on her family, friends, and the community.
As of now, no further details have been released regarding the investigation or potential suspects. Authorities are encouraging the public to provide any information that may assist in resolving this case.
