An 18-year-old was recently sentenced to nearly 14 years(165 months) in prison for a murder in Minneapolis in April.

Darnail Arnez LaBrec pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Oct. 13 after being certified as an adult on Oct. 2. He was given credit for 196 days already served.

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Minneapolis police responded to a shooting at an apartment building on West River Road North in April. According to the criminal complaint, the call was updated to say that a car had crashed into the door to the underground parking and a man with a gunshot wound was found inside.

Davione Daunte Charles Collins, 27, had been shot in the neck, and court documents state he likely died instantly.

Investigators identified the two suspects as LaBrec, who was 17 at the time, and 20-year-old Jayce Nasir Cuff. According to court documents, they were helped by a third suspect.

A phone found inside the vehicle had been signed into LaBrec’s iCloud account, and investigators found messages referencing robbing someone for drugs. Marijuana prepackaged into “dime”-sized baggies was also found in the car.

Surveillance video from the night of the murder showed Collins’ vehicle parking on the west side of the building and two people approaching the driver’s side window. Court documents state that at one point, the two figures were seen jumping back and extending their arms as if pointing a gun. The vehicle’s brake lights flickered and the vehicle rolled forward while the two figures were seen running toward the apartment building.

Surveillance video from inside the building showed LaBrec and Cuff coming inside after the shooting, according to court documents.

Cuff was sentenced to over 16 years(195 months) in October.

The Invisible Wounds Project Wellness Summit is working to provide mental health support for veterans, first responders and those who serve them. The event runs from 9 a.m. on Nov. 17 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 18. FOX 9’s Leah Beno spoke with Executive Director Russ Haines to learn more about the nonprofit and the summit.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Twin Cities community came together for a heartfelt fundraiser honoring the victims of the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting.

Fundraiser honors Harper Moyski

What we know:

The fundraiser took place at M1 Volleyball Center, where students played volleyball in memory of Harper Moyski, one of the children killed in the shooting on Aug. 27. Harper’s parents, Jackie Flavin and Mike Moyski, emphasized the importance of creating safe spaces for community gatherings.

“We’re raising funds to create spaces like this where people can play, and be safe, and come together and get a sense of belonging,” said Flavin.

The event also featured a wall where children expressed their hopes for a world of kindness and peace. Harper’s dad, Mike Moyski, shared the mixed emotions of honoring Harper, saying, “There’s also this mix of emotions where you’re really sad when you see this and know that Harper would love to be here, but at the same time we really know that she’s here with us.”

Community shows resilience

What they’re saying:

Organizer Katie Abrams highlighted the resilience of the children, many of whom were present during the shooting. 

“Almost all of them were in the church that day, and they’ve been through a lot. And yet here they are living in the present, and finding joy and laughter,” said Abrams.

The fundraiser concluded with a live and silent auction at Nine Mile Brewing Company, drawing a large crowd. Brock Safe, another organizer, noted the strong turnout and unity, stating, “Today when we started this, we had 300 kids participating in this, and we all got together after the Moyski’s beautiful speech, we all got together and did love for Harper on 3.”

The proceeds from the event will go towards a memorial for both Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel, the 8-year-old who died in the mass shooting. Also, funds will go towards the Minneapolis Parks Foundation to create park space.