Deljuan Dennis Pendleton, a 23-year-old man from Atlanta, was fatally shot on October 3, 2022, in the Jordan neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The incident occurred near the intersection of Fremont Avenue North and 26th Avenue North. Pendleton suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was found unconscious at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries two days later, on October 5, 2022.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, surveillance
footage captured the moments leading up to the shooting. The video shows three suspects approaching an SUV, which had reportedly been carjacked earlier that day. The suspects pulled Pendleton out of the vehicle and threw him to the ground before fleeing the scene. Witnesses reported seeing three men wearing masks running from the SUV after it was set on fire and exploded in the Ericson neighborhood, approximately two hours after the shooting.
As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with Pendleton's death. The Minneapolis Police Department has released images and video footage of the suspects and is appealing to the public for any information that could lead to their identification and arrest. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online.
The investigation into Pendleton's death remains ongoing, and the police are actively seeking leads to apprehend the individuals responsible for this tragic incident. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could assist in bringing justice for Deljuan Dennis Pendleton and his family.
