A tense argument in a Life Time Fitness parking lot in Eden Prairie has now turned into a felony court case, after a 22-year-old Minnetonka man was charged with allegedly pointing a gun at another man during a dispute earlier this month. Court documents identify the suspect as Khalid Aden Ahmed and say the confrontation unfolded outside the club on Feb. 12. According to authorities, the encounter escalated quickly and ended with a traffic stop in which officers say they recovered a firearm.
The criminal complaint states that the victim told investigators Ahmed opened a backpack during the argument, pulled out a handgun, and pointed it at the victim’s chest before driving off in a black sedan. Officers stopped the vehicle shortly afterward and reported finding a backpack on the passenger seat. Inside, police say they recovered what investigators described as a Glock Gen5 10mm pistol with an extended magazine, as reported by Eden Prairie Local News.
The complaint places the incident outside the Life Time Fitness at 755 Prairie Center Drive in Eden Prairie. That address is listed on the club’s website, and the public listing shows it as the city’s primary Life Time Athletic location.
Charges and court dates
Ahmed is charged in Hennepin County with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and with threats of violence, according to court filings. Bail was set at $100,000. Court records reviewed by Eden Prairie Local News indicate he posted bond on Feb. 18 and was released under conditions that bar contact with the victim, prohibit him from possessing firearms or ammunition, require that he remain law-abiding and prevent him from leaving Minnesota without written court approval. An omnibus hearing is scheduled for March 31 in Hennepin County.
What the charges could mean
Under Minnesota law, assault in the second degree with a dangerous weapon is a felony that can carry a sentence of up to seven years in prison or a fine of up to $14,000. If the assault causes substantial bodily harm, penalties can increase to as much as ten years and a $20,000 fine, per Minnesota statutes. Those are maximum penalties, and any eventual sentence would depend on what prosecutors can prove and on how the case plays out in court.
Next steps and local context
The March omnibus hearing will give attorneys a chance to exchange evidence and will help a judge set an early roadmap for the case. If it moves toward trial, additional hearings will follow at the Hennepin County Government Center. The arrest comes as Eden Prairie has been promoting responsible gun storage and safety outreach, including programs to distribute free gun locks, a recent local report notes, underscoring ongoing concern about firearms in public spaces.
