Minneapolis Faces Gun Violence After Quadruple Murder Arrest

Minneapolis experienced a devastating series of shootings over a 24-hour period, leaving six people dead, including four victims in a mass shooting that police say was targeted and gang-related. The suspect, James Duane Ortley, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder; authorities allege he opened fire inside a vehicle, killing three at the scene and a fourth who later succumbed to injuries. The victims, most of whom were members of the Native American community, were identified as Joseph Goodwin, Evan Denny, Merelle White, and Leras Rainey, with another woman critically injured. Police believe a retaliatory shooting occurred the following day, claiming the life of Tiago Gilbert, also a Native American community member. Community leaders and officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara, expressed deep concern over the violence's impact and highlighted ongoing investigative efforts in partnership with federal agencies. Authorities have urged public cooperation in providing information to help resolve the cases and address the ongoing trauma in Minneapolis’s Indigenous community.