On November 5, 2020, at approximately 10:22 PM, police discovered 23-year-old Donte Combs suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the 400 block of Thomas Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota. Combs was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Witnesses reported that Combs was attempting to sell narcotics to Justyn Hosley and a juvenile male during the incident.
During the transaction, the juvenile male allegedly shot Combs and fled the scene with the narcotics.
Justyn Hosley, aged 24, was identified as a suspect in the case. He was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder. The juvenile suspect, a 17-year-old boy, was also arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. The arrest of the juvenile suspect occurred near the intersection of Lexington Parkway and Thomas Avenue. The juvenile was taken into custody on suspicion of murder.
The death of Donte Combs marked the 29th homicide in Saint Paul for the year 2020. The investigation revealed that the juvenile suspect was directed to kill Combs during the narcotics transaction. Both suspects faced serious charges as the case progressed through the legal system.
