Minneapolis, MN
Parents of Deveall McClendon still seeking justice
MINNEAPOLIS — More than two years after a deadly Minneapolis shooting, the parents of 25 year-old Deveall McClendon are still seeking justice for his murder.
“It’s a nightmare, you know… it makes me go down my past to say ‘Hey God! Did I do anything wrong?’ said Derek McClendon, father of the late Deveall McClendon.
Derek and Laleta McClendon are still in disbelief after what they believe was the random shooting of their son in 2023.
“He was the kid that you would want to marry your daughter,” said McClendon.
Minneapolis Police say Deveall was shot six times while driving near the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Investigators say the bullets came from another vehicle. A man was later charged with his murder but those charges were dropped after prosecutors said they didn’t have enough evidence to convict.
“It’s a total slap in the face being that my husband works in law enforcement,” said Laleta McClendon.
Charging documents stated that the suspect’s Snapchat location mirrored the path of the shooter’s car as seen in surveillance video. But defense attorneys argued the data showed the closest he got was a half a mile away.
“That’s the same vicinity, right?” McClendon added. “They dropped the ball big time on this case,” said Laleta McClendon.
In a statement after the charges were dropped the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office told us:
“Mr. McClendon’s family is experiencing unimaginable pain and we are deeply sorry for their loss. We have had close contact with them throughout this process and will continue to as the investigation into this senseless tragedy continues. We continue to work with MPD to build sufficient evidence to hold anyone involved in this murder accountable for their actions.”
On Saturday, the Minneapolis Police Department says:
“The MPD has remained in close contact with the family throughout this challenging investigation. No family should have to endure the pain of an unresolved tragedy. We are disappointed for the family regarding the charging decision. Currently, there are no new updates available.”
The McClendon’s say they’ll continue to push for answers.
“Nothing has been done, no calls have been made,” Laleta McClendon told WCCO. “We just want justice and I won’t let it die down.”
WCCO reached out to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office for any updated comment and did not hear back.
MANCHESTER, Iowa — A Minnesota man has been arrested in Manchester after police say he attempted to meet someone he believed was a minor for sexual activity.
The Manchester Police Department said Robert Fenn Eselby III, 23, of Minneapolis was arrested Feb. 27 following an undercover investigation.
According to police, Eselby contacted an undercover officer posing as a juvenile through several social media platforms. Authorities said he was informed multiple times that the person he was communicating with was underage.
Investigators say Eselby sent explicit photos and videos and later arranged to travel to Manchester to meet the supposed minor for sexual activity.
Police said Eselby was taken into custody immediately after arriving in Manchester and was transported to the Delaware County Jail.
Authorities also said Eselby allegedly attempted to ask an arresting officer out on a date during the booking process.
Eselby faces one count of grooming, a Class D felony, and one count of disseminating obscene material to a minor, a serious misdemeanor.
Court records show he remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis is ranked among the American cities with the most people in financial distress nationwide, according to a recent analysis by WalletHub.
The personal finance website, which defines financial distress as having a credit account in forbearance or with deferred payments, looked at the country’s 100 largest cities without data limitations across nine metrics, including average credit score, change in bankruptcy filings year-over-year, and share of people with accounts in distress.
Minneapolis came in 44th on the list, between Stockton, California, at 43rd and Fresno, California, at 45th, according to the ranking.
Nationwide, the cities with the most people in financial distress were Chicago at No. 1, Houston at No. 2 and Las Vegas at No. 3, the ranking said.
“Getting out of the downward spiral of financial distress is no easy feat,” according to WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.
“You may get temporary relief from your lenders by not having to make payments, but all the while interest will keep building up, making the debt even harder to pay off. People who find themselves in financial distress should budget carefully, cut non-essential expenses, and pursue strategies like debt consolidation or debt management to get their situation under control.”
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