On November 8, 2020, Yahye Ahmed Mohamed, an 18-year-old from Minneapolis, MN, was tragically killed in an attempted robbery. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near the intersection of Fremont Avenue South and Lagoon Avenue South in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Mohamed was in a car with another individual when a man entered the backseat and attempted to rob them.
During the robbery, a shot was fired, striking Mohamed in the chest.
After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene, and the car carrying Mohamed drove to the area of Bryant Avenue South and Lake Street West to seek help. Police were called to the scene, and officers provided aid to Mohamed until an ambulance arrived. He was then transported to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries hours later. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Mohamed died from a gunshot wound to the chest, and his death was ruled a homicide.
As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The suspect's identity remains unknown, and police have not released any detailed descriptions of the suspect. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact CrimeStoppers or submit an anonymous tip online. The investigation is ongoing as police continue to search for leads and gather evidence to bring the perpetrator to justice.
