Minneapolis, MN
Man sentenced to more than 86 years for Minneapolis triple homicide
A man was sentenced to more than 86 years in prison for a triple homicide that occurred in Minneapolis in October 2024, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said.
Earl Bennett, 42, was sentenced for three counts of murder, which will be served consecutively, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. He was given credit for 478 days already served.
He was also sentenced for illegal firearm possession, which he will serve at the same time as the murder sentences.
Minneapolis police were called to a triple shooting at a homeless encampment near 44th Street and Snelling Avenue on Oct. 27, 2024.
Louis Mitchell Lemons Jr., 32, and Christopher Martell Washington, 38, were pronounced dead at the scene. Samantha Jo Moss, 35, was rushed to the hospital, where she died nearly a week later.
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A witness told police that a man who identified himself as “E” asked to speak with one of the people in a tent and then started shooting 10 to 15 minutes after being allowed inside. Surveillance video showed him leaving the scene on an e-bike.
Earlier that week, authorities say Bennett shot and critically injured a man at a sober living home on Columbus Avenue South. He faces one count of attempted first-degree murder in connection with this shooting and is scheduled to make his next court appearance in this case on April 17.
Bennett was also shot by St. Paul police days after the Minneapolis shootings. Authorities say he pointed a gun at officers, who then shot him. He was brought to the hospital and recovered from his injuries. He is charged with one count of second-degree assault and one count of illegal firearm possession in connection with this incident and is scheduled to make a court appearance on March 5 for this case.
Minneapolis, MN
Motorcyclist seriously injured in north Minneapolis hit-and-run
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.
Minneapolis, MN
Medicaid fraudster still owes $1.7M in restitution
A recent FOX 9 investigation found that Medicaid fraudsters owe millions but pay back little with several other defendants discharged from probation after making either minimal or no payments towards their court-imposed debts.
Minneapolis, MN
Person found fatally shot inside car in Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis, police say
A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found shot to death inside a car parked along the Mississippi River, the Minneapolis Park Police Department said.
Around 6:40 a.m. Sunday, officers from Minneapolis Park police and the city’s police department responded to a report of a body in a car at Mill Ruins Park. They found an adult with a fatal gunshot wound at the scene, as well as a firearm.
The Minneapolis Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating.
Police said the Hennepin County medical examiner will determine the manner and cause of death, as well as the person’s identity.
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