Two Arrested After 15-Year-Old Killed in Minneapolis – Mystery Surrounds Fleeing Suspect!
Two teenagers have been arrested following the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Tyra Kiyae Terry in Minneapolis, Minnesota. š #News #MinneapolisMN #Minnesota #Crime
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl, with details about the incident still unclear, according to a search warrant affidavit filed Monday.
The victim, Tyra Kiyae Terry, was shot Saturday afternoon at a house on the 3400 block of N. Logan Ave. in Minneapolis. She was taken to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale but did not survive.
Our hearts are heavy for the tragic loss of Tyra Kiyae Terry. During such sorrowful times, we can find comfort in the words of Jesus, who promised, āBlessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comfortedā (Matthew 5:4). Let us keep Tyra and her family in our prayers, asking for Godās peace and healing in their time of grief.
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The police report released Monday states that two boys, ages 16 and 17, are being held on suspicion of assisting an offender in avoiding arrest. The case is being treated as a homicide.
Police Sgt. Garrett Parten confirmed that both teenagers are still in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
A police statement to reporters on Saturday indicated that two adults and two teenagers were present at the house when officers arrived. The search warrant affidavit later revealed that an unknown individual fled the scene before police arrived.
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The affidavit, which authorized the search of the property, detailed that Terry was found with a gunshot wound in an upstairs bedroom. Although a firearm magazine was visible on the bedroom floor, no gun was discovered in the room.
During a search later that day, police found a gun with a magazine, four additional magazines, live ammunition, a gun case, two gun boxes, a rifle butt, and a duffle bag with various firearm items. They also seized drugs, a digital scale, and ten cellphones.
The police chief expressed concern over the shooting, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. He pointed out that the incident could highlight issues with gun safety or reflect rising youth violence.
Records show that police have responded to the address several times since December 2021, including calls related to gunfire detection, residential alarms, and suspicious activity.
If you have info about Terry’s death, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.CrimeStoppersMN.org here. Tips are anonymous. Honor the victim, Tyra Kiyae Terry, with a thoughtful comment in the section below!
Written by JackAndKitty.com Midwest News Reporter Maria Garcia, with additional reporting by Jack and Kitty Norton.
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