A 19-year-old gang member identified as Ibrahim Ahmed Mohamud, also known as "Ibbs" and "30," has entered a guilty plea for possession of a machine gun, as per the announcement made by U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen. This development follows a series of incidents linking Mohamud, a reputed member of the "YSL" (Young Slime Life) street gang, to violent acts involving firearms.
Justice officials reported that witnesses placed Mohamud at the scene of a drive-by shooting on February 24, 2024, alleging he fired at an individual he mistakenly believed was a member of the rival "Muddy" gang, an affiliate of Somali Outlaws. Following these allegations, law enforcement acquired a search warrant for Mohamud and his vehicle. During the search, police uncovered two guns: a Glock 19x 9mm pistol modified for full-automatic fire and a Glock 17 9mm pistol. Forensic analysis connected these weapons to an earlier shooting in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, targeting suspected Muddy members, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office announcement.
Notably, one of the Muddy gang members involved in the Lino Lakes incident was previously assaulted by YSL members during a basketball game altercation at Robbinsdale High School on January 28, 2025. In an interesting turn, during the police search of Mohamud's car, officers' body cameras recorded him attempting to coerce a juvenile passenger into claiming ownership of the guns, hoping the minor would escape prosecution due to age, as detailed in the official statement.
The confession to the federal charge of possessing a machine gun was made by Mohamud in U.S. District Court before Judge Laura M. Provinzino. A sentencing hearing is expected to be scheduled. Meanwhile, Mohamud's DNA was found on the Glock 19x pistol, further tying him to the crime. This case has been an effort of collaboration involving the FBI, ATF, Minneapolis and Blaine police departments, and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristian C. Weir and Trial Attorney Alexandra Swain proceeding with the prosecution.
