Minneapolis, MN
Suspect in fatal Minneapolis DUI crash set to be deported before trial can begin
Accused drunk driver arrested by ICE
The man accused in a deadly drunk driving crash, who has been freed from Hennepin County Jail twice despite ICE detainers, has now been arrested by ICE.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A man accused of causing a fatal crash while under the influence and being in the country illegally is now set to be deported before he can be tried in Hennepin County court.
White House officials previously criticized Hennepin County authorities for not honoring an ICE retainer request, while the attorney’s office calls the federal government’s actions an “overreach.”
German Adriano Llangari Inga, an Ecuadorian national, was initially arrested after a deadly Minneapolis crash in August 2024.
Court records show future Hennepin County court dates for Inga have been canceled.
READ MORE: White House blasts Hennepin County, Democrats over immigrant drunk driving case
Inga set for deportation
What they’re saying:
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office released the following statement:
“German Llangari Inga was deported and the resulting harm to Victoria Eileen Harwell’s loved ones was entirely foreseeable and preventable.
“The federal government’s dangerous, mindless commitment to deporting people who should be held accountable in the communities they harmed is devastating to victims and their loved ones.
“Prosecutors seek justice. We care about victims of crime and their families. Our victim support staff build meaningful connections with them that can last for years. This case is ours to seek accountability on behalf of the community Mr. Llangari Inga harmed.
More importantly, ICE will fly him to his home country where he will not be detained, stripping away any possibility of justice for the people traumatized by his actions.”
Records show that Inga was transferred into ICE custody and is at a staging area in Louisiana as of Wednesday evening.
German Adriano Llangari Inga charges
The backstory:
German Adriano Llangari Inga was arrested in August 2024 after prosecutors said he smashed head-on into an SUV in Minneapolis, killing the driver and injuring two others. The crash happened at the intersection of Lowry and James Avenues North.
Inga was not initially charged for the crash and was released from jail. ICE officials said they issued a detention order for Inga, but Hennepin County Jail did not honor it.
In a statement from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, FOX 9 was told, “The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office works with all federal, state, and local partners on criminal investigations and to enforce criminal statutes. An ICE hold is not a judicially signed warrant and courts have determined they are unconstitutional.”
Hennepin County prosecutors say they received Inga’s toxicology report four months after the crash, which showed his blood alcohol levels were more than twice the legal limit.
However, court documents show charges were not filed against him until May 2, nine months after the crash. He was then arrested on May 10.
READ MORE: Fatal DUI suspect, in US illegally, released from Hennepin Co. Jail again
Dig deeper:
The reason for the delay in criminal charges is not clear, and a judge questioned prosecutors about the delay during a brief court appearance.
The judge then set Inga’s bond at $200,000 with no conditions and $100,000 with conditions. Prosecutors in court said they wanted him to be held accountable in Hennepin County and fear he could be arrested by federal authorities if he posts bond.
Inga did post bond and was arrested by federal authorities, who are now processing his deportation back to Ecuador.
READ MORE: Alleged drunk driver in fatal crash now in ICE custody
Hennepin County vs. White House
The other side:
The White House released a statement on Monday criticizing Hennepin County authorities, saying, “An illegal immigrant drove drunk, killed an innocent mother and was on the run because Democrats didn’t do their most important job: protect their constituents.”
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office stood by their process, saying, “Mr. Llangari Inga’s case was handled the way all cases are handled when toxicology reports are necessary to complete an investigation and submit a case. After the incident occurred in August 2024, Minneapolis police waited until they had the results of the toxicology report to submit the case to us, as is appropriate and common.”
Policy Director for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota argued that, “The jails are not allowed to hold somebody for ICE if the jail would not otherwise be holding that person. That is asking the local jurisdiction to do immigration enforcement’s job for them, and the local jurisdiction – that is not the local jurisdiction’s job.”
The Source: This story uses statements from the Hennepin County attorney’s office, court records and past FOX 9 reporting.
Minneapolis, MN
Truck driver dead after crash sends Metro Transit bus into home in south Minneapolis
It happened early Monday morning in Minneapolis.
One person is dead and another is hospitalized after an early-morning crash in south Minneapolis on Monday that sent a Metro Transit bus into a home.
It happened at around 4 a.m. at 10th Avenue South and East 38th Street, just a few blocks east of George Floyd Square.
A spokesperson for Metro Transit police tells 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that a truck was speeding down 10th Avenue when it hit the back of the bus, ripping a tire off the bus and sending it into the front of a home.
The driver of that truck died, according to Metro Transit police, while the driver of the bus was taken to a hospital but is expected to be OK.
Officials say nobody besides the driver was on the bus at the time, and the home the bus hit was also empty at the time.
Investigators are still at the scene, working to clean up all of the debris and determine exactly what led up to the crash.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is at the scene and working to learn more. Download the KSTP app and follow 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS on social media for the latest updates.
Minneapolis, MN
Atlanta Dream survive thriller in Minneapolis, edge Lynx 91-90 to open 2026 WNBA season
The Atlanta Dream trailed by double digits, fought back twice and still needed Angel Reese’s game-saving block in the final seconds to survive.
Atlanta opened the 2026 WNBA season with a 91-90 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night, powered by Allisha Gray’s 24 points, Te-Hina Paopao’s pull-up jumper with 12 seconds remaining, and a performance that left little doubt about what this team intends to do this season.
Reese’s block on Emese Hof’s layup attempt in the closing seconds sealed one of the most dramatic opening-night wins before 10,821 fans at Target Center.
When Minnesota pushed its advantage to 13 points in the second quarter and the Dream looked like they were in serious trouble, Allisha Gray took over. The veteran guard finished with a game-high 24 points on 7-of-18 shooting, going a near-perfect 9-of-11 from the free throw line to go along with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Gray’s ability to get to the line and convert kept Atlanta within striking distance throughout a game that could have spiraled out of control multiple times. She scored 11 points in the third quarter alone as the Dream chipped away at Minnesota’s lead.
Rhyne Howard was equally important on both ends, finishing with 15 points, five assists and three steals. Jordin Canada ran the offense efficiently with 12 points and six assists, and Paopao added six points and four assists in a composed performance off the bench.
With Atlanta trailing 85-87 and the clock winding down, Naz Hillmon stepped back and drained a 22-foot three-pointer with 2:44 left to tie the game and silence the fans in the Target Center. It was the shot of the night, and arguably the play that won Atlanta the game.
Hillmon finished with 15 points on an efficient 6-of-10 from the field, adding seven rebounds in 33 minutes. She was the Dream’s most reliable scorer off the bench and delivered her best basketball when Atlanta needed it most.
Rookie Madina Okot also impressed in her WNBA debut, scoring eight points on 3-of-6 shooting with four rebounds in just 10 minutes, showing the poise and physicality that earned her a roster spot out of training camp.
Angel Reese’s first game in a Dream uniform was complicated. She shot 4-of-11 from the field, committed five turnovers and picked up a first-quarter technical foul that gifted Minnesota a free point. At one point in the first half, she missed three consecutive shots on the same possession.
But Reese also grabbed 14 rebounds, nine on the offensive glass, blocked three shots, came up with two steals, and made the most important play of the game when it mattered most. Her block on Hof’s layup in the final seconds was the kind of athletic, instinctive play that changes games and defines seasons.
That is the player Atlanta acquired this offseason. On opening night, in the most pressure-packed moment of the game, she showed exactly why.
Minnesota had every opportunity to win this game and couldn’t finish it. Olivia Miles finished with 21 points on 6-of-14 shooting and eight assists to go along with eight free throws made. Kayla McBride scored 20 points and hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 1:11 left that looked like it might be the dagger.
Courtney Williams added 14 points and six assists, and the Lynx shot 50 percent from the field, a number that should have been good enough to win.
But 15 turnovers and an inability to execute in the game’s final minute proved too costly. Minnesota had chances to put Atlanta away in the fourth quarter and couldn’t. The Dream made them pay every time.
Atlanta continues its opening road trip Tuesday against the Dallas Wings before returning home for the May 17 opener against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena. Minnesota hosts Atlanta again on May 27.
Minneapolis, MN
Woman dead after argument leads to shooting in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A shooting in south Minneapolis left a woman dead Saturday night.
Fatal shooting on Pillsbury Avenue South
What we know:
According to Minneapolis police, officers responded to a report of gunfire near Pillsbury Avenue South and West 25th Street around 5:30 p.m.
A woman was found at the scene with life-threatening gunshot wounds. She was taken to the hospital where she later died.
Police believe that an argument inside an apartment led to gunfire.
The suspected shooter fled the scene before police responded.
What we don’t know:
Police did not say what led up to the shooting or if they made any arrests.
The woman has not yet been identified.
What you can do:
Anyone with information on the shooting can call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or click here to submit a tip.
The Source: A press release from the Minneapolis Police Department.
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