Minneapolis, MN
Jury deliberations to continue into 2nd day in trial of man accused of killing 5 in Minneapolis crash
Jury deliberations will continue Friday in the trial against Derrick Thompson, who is accused of killing five women in a crash in Minneapolis on June 16, 2023. Jurors were given the case around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.
The women who were killed were identified as Sahra Gesaade, Sabiriin Ali, Salma Abdikadir, Sagal Hersi and Siham Adam.
Thompson faces five counts of criminal vehicular homicide for driving in a grossly negligent manner, five counts of criminal vehicular homicide for causing the crash and then leaving the scene and five counts of third-degree murder. There are three counts relating to each victim’s death.
Jurors will begin deliberations at 11 a.m. Friday. The late start is due to the Eid holiday.
Thompson has already been found guilty on federal charges related to guns and drugs found inside his SUV.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS will have a crew at the courthouse on Friday and will update this article throughout the day.
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Premiere vocal ensemble, Cantus is bringing the songs of Dolly Parton to the stage with fresh interpretations. The show will cover her classics like “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.” Cantus Presents, COVERS: Dolly & Friends runs through June 7th at the Luminary Arts Center at 700 N 1st St. in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a man seriously injured Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened near Oliver Avenue North and Lowry Avenue North just before 2 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Investigators say an SUV struck another vehicle, which then collided with a motorcyclist. The driver of the SUV then fled the scene.
The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Police say the driver of the other vehicle was not injured.
No arrests have been made as of Tuesday night.
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