Chaos erupted on New Brighton Blvd when a 19-year-old man was shot during a physical altercation. Law enforcement rushed to the scene at approximately 3:45 p.m. on January 15, following reports of the gunfire. The young man was found critically wounded and later died after being taken to HCMC, despite intense efforts to save his life.
Barqadle Abdullahi Barqadle, the man alleged to have stayed on the scene, now finds himself behind bars at the Hennepin County Jail on a murder charge—his birthdate confirming his age as just 20. The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) secured the location and detectives began the meticulous process of piecing together the events that led to this tragic outcome.
Forensic experts from the MPD Forensic Division participated in the investigation, meticulously collecting evidence to aid in the justice process. A darkly familiar procedure unfolded, with canvassing and inquiries for anyone who might have seen something that could cast light on the violence that unfolded.
Authorities made a call to the public, urging witnesses or individuals with information to reach out to CrimeStoppers. A statement from the Minneapolis Police Department indicated that anonymity is guaranteed and that the tips could result in a monetary reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this pressing case.
The identity of the deceased, along with the official cause and manner of his death, will be announced by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner in the coming days, as the community grapples with the repercussions of another life lost to gunfire in its midst.
