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Robert Molin Jr

Case from Saint Paul, MN dated Aug 16, 2018

Victim Details

Robert Molin Jr

Male

Black / African American

Saint Paul

MN

2018-08-16

26

Robert

Molin Jr

06/25/2026

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On a summer afternoon in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the life of 26-year-old Robert Molin Jr., a Black male, was tragically cut short. On August 16, 2018, what began as a confrontation at a liquor store escalated into a fatal drive-by shooting. Molin's brother had called him for help after being confronted by a group of individuals. Authorities later indicated that the two groups were on opposing sides of a recent homicide.

In an act of protection, Molin arrived at the scene and followed the o ...
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  • https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/17/st-paul-east-side-fatal-shooting-robert-molin-jr/
  • https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/16/male-shot-multiple-times-on-st-pauls-east-side-on-thursday-afternoon/
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