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Two Minneapolis men sentenced for armed carjacking on Valentine’s Day
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Two men who pleaded guilty in an armed carjacking case were sentenced to prison Friday.
T’Shawn Teon Palton, 21, received nine years in prison, followed by three years of probation. Jamal Timothy Funchess received eight years in prison, followed by three years of probation., according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office press release.
According to court documents, on the evening of Feb. 14, 2023, Palton, Funchess, and a then-juvenile posted an advertisement on Facebook Marketplace to sell an iPhone. The victim responded to the advertisement and made arrangements to buy the phone. The victim and the supposed seller agreed to meet at a location in Columbia Heights. When the victim arrived at the location and was still in the car, Palton and the juvenile approached. The juvenile had a gun and hit the victim in the face with it. The men ordered the victim to the backseat of the car, then got into the car. They drove for a short distance and picked up Funchess.
For several hours, the three men drove the victim’s car around the Twin Cities, holding the victim at gunpoint in the backseat. Each of the three men at some point held the firearm and pointed it at the victim. During this time, they demanded that the victim surrender his cell phone, wallet, credit cards and banking information, a press release said.
The men drove to several gas stations in an attempt to withdraw money. Toward the end of the ordeal, they discussed what to do with the victim and openly talked about killing him. They ended up dropping the victim on a road in St. Paul and drove away in the victim’s car.
The victim ran to a gas station and borrowed an employee’s cell phone to call 911. Officers were able to use the location of the victim’s stolen cell phone to find the three perpetrators, along with the victim’s stolen car and possessions, the release said.
MINNEAPOLIS — A man in his 30s suffered life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed late Monday night on Nicollet Mall.
Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department and Metro Transit Police found the man bleeding around 11:53 p.m. on Nicollet Avenue and South 5th Street. They provided medical aid and the man was taken to Hennepin Healthcare Hospital.
Police then arrested the suspect, a 58-year-old man, about 30 minutes later near Colfax Avenue South and Lake Street. They tracked the man’s movements to that location on camera. He was also taken to the hospital for an injury that happened before the arrest.
Police say their early investigation indicates an altercation led up to the stabbing.
Police have not released more information on the victim’s status.
Mayor Frey explains MPD Precinct preference
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey details his support of his preferred site for the new Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct prior to a full Minneapolis City Council vote on Nov. 2.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Following months of discussion over what to do with the site of the former Minneapolis Police Department Third Precinct, city officials are now looking for “businesses, organizations, or teams” interested in running a new “democracy center” at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue South.
Third Precinct site
Background: The former police precinct was destroyed in the riots sparked by the death of George Floyd in May 2020. The burned building has sat empty at the corner of Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue for the past four years.
Since then, the city has debated what to do with the location.
Democracy center
What officials are saying: In an announcement on Monday, city officials say they are seeking a suitor that will, “take a community-focused approach to developing, programming, managing, and using about 8,000 square feet… for the purposes of the democracy center.”
The city says it looks to move forward with a mixed-use democracy center that would house elections and voter services. It would also include a ground-floor space for “community use.”
Community engagement
By the numbers: The city has previously conducted open houses, curated conversations and shared online surveys – the results of which it says showed 63% in support and 17% opposed of the idea.
What’s next?
Look ahead: The city is hoping to finalize design plans in the coming weeks and start renovations in 2025 with hopes of the democracy center opening sometime in 2026.
Progress on new 3rd police precinct in Mpls
Progress is being made on the new 3rd police precinct in Minneapolis.
The Source: Previous FOX 9 reporting and an update provided by the City of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, MN
1 year later: Family urges killer of 16-year-old shot days before last Christmas to come forward
Isayah Coburn was fatally shot on Dec. 23 of last year in south Minneapolis — just days after his 16th birthday.
“He had an old spirit,” said Dawn Williams about her son.
Isayah’s murder remains unsolved one year later.
“It’s not just another teen who died; it’s somebody’s son, it’s somebody’s brother, somebody’s friend,” said Jamila Troop, Isayah’s older sister. “He means a whole lot to us.”
Gunfire broke out on Dec. 23, 2023, on East Lake Street and Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis.
Isayah was shot and died, and a woman was also shot but survived.
In the same area, just 24 hours before, two other people were shot, according to police.
The family said Isayah was walking to get pizza.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS asked Minneapolis Police multiple questions about the teen’s case — including what could have sparked the gunfire.
A police spokesperson only said in an email that the investigation is open and that no arrests have been made.
Isayah’s family holds onto hope someone will step forward with a clue in his murder.
“Tell the truth, you can’t keep running from it, keep hiding from it, tell the truth,” Williams said.
As the family waits for a break in the case, Williams says she must remain strong while feeling the pain of losing a child.
“I’m the matriarch; I have to set an example for the other kids and other people who look up to me,” Williams said. “If I fall off, they will fall off too… I can’t fall off.”
If you have that tip in the case, remember you can remain anonymous by connecting to Crime Stoppers of Minnesota.
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