Gregory Hoskins, aged 37, was tragically killed on July 21, 2019, in Minneapolis, MN. The incident occurred outside his home on the 1500 block of Plymouth Avenue North while he was walking with a bag of groceries. Upon arrival, officers found Hoskins on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation led to the arrest of Derrick Blanton, who was identified as the suspect in the shooting.
Blanton, also from Minneapolis, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with Hoskins' death. According to the criminal complaint, Blanton shot Hoskins during an altercation. Blanton, who was already serving a sentence for another murder committed in August 2019, pleaded guilty to the charges related to Hoskins' death. He was sentenced to 295 months in prison for this crime, which will be served concurrently with his previous sentence.
Blanton's guilty plea and subsequent sentencing brought some closure to the case, highlighting the swift action taken by law enforcement and the judicial system to address this tragic event. The community of Minneapolis was deeply affected by the loss of Gregory Hoskins, and the resolution of the case provided a measure of justice for his family and friends.
