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Thomas Sonnenberg

Case from Minneapolis, MN dated Jan 31, 2014

Victim Details

Thomas Sonnenberg

Male

White / Caucasian

Minneapolis

MN

2014-01-31

69

Thomas

Sonnenberg

06/22/2026

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On a cold Minneapolis day in January of 2014, a simple act of kindness by 69-year-old Thomas Sonnenberg, a White male, had a tragic and fatal conclusion. On January 31st, a frantic 20-year-old man, Devon Parker, appeared at the back door of Sonnenberg's home, claiming that someone was trying to kill him. A retired technician known for his generosity, Sonnenberg brought the stranger inside to protect him and promptly called 911 at the man's request.

Moments after making the call for help, ...
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  • Star Tribune: Retiree who called 911 for man is fatally shot in his north Minneapolis home
  • Good Samaritan's last act led to his death on Minneapolis' North Side
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    Does anyone else think about how heartbreaking it must have been for Elaine Sonnenberg during those ... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the courage and selflessness shown by Thomas Sonnenberg during such a te... ...Read More
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