In the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, a young Hispanic/Latino man's life was cut short in a fatal shooting. On the afternoon of October 13, 2020, at approximately 1:30 pm, 20-year-old Izavier Migo Zay Olguin was shot on the 900 block of Forest Street North. When police arrived at the scene, they found Olguin unresponsive with a gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses at the scene told police they believed Olguin was the victim of a robbery when he was shot.
The investigation into the death of Izavier Olguin was launched by the St. Paul Police Department, which canvassed the area for evidence and witnesses. Investigators have suggested that the victim and the shooter likely knew each other. Despite these efforts, the homicide remains under investigation, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. The police have not released any detailed description of a potential suspect or suspects.
The family of Izavier Olguin remembers him as a beloved son and a doting father. Described as the "sun of our family," his death left a profound void in the lives of his loved ones. The tragic event was witnessed by his 10-month-old daughter and his 5-year-old younger brother. The family has been vocal in their grief and their desire for justice for Izavier. His death was the 27th homicide in Saint Paul in 2020, a year that saw a significant increase in violent crime in the city.
