Minneapolis police are again asking the public to help answer a deadly question: who shot 24‑year‑old Omarai Engle as he drove along Interstate 94, before his car crashed into a garage in north Minneapolis?
On Feb. 27, 2026, investigators renewed their appeal for information in the June 20, 2023, killing, saying Engle was struck while driving westbound on I‑94 and later died at North Memorial. More than two years on, the case is still open and unsolved.
Police Repost the Case and List Contact Details
In a Facebook post, the Minneapolis Police Department's Homicide Unit urged anyone who knows anything about the shooting to come forward and listed the case number as 23‑160360. The post included an investigator tip email and voicemail line and noted that information leading to an arrest and conviction may qualify for a financial reward. The department reiterated those details and instructions in the Minneapolis Police Department's Facebook post.
What Investigators Say About the Night
According to investigators, Engle was shot while traveling westbound on I‑94, then exited near the Dowling Avenue North ramp. His vehicle crashed into a garage near North Sixth Street, where officers found him. Star Tribune reported that the victim was identified as 24‑year‑old Omarai Nasir Engle of Fridley and that he died less than an hour after being taken to North Memorial. Coverage from CBS Minnesota (WCCO) backed up the timeline of the shooting and crash and noted that authorities had not announced any arrests.
How to Submit Tips
The Homicide Unit is asking anyone with information or video to email [email protected] or call the tip line at 612‑673‑5845, as outlined in the department's post. People who want to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at CrimeStoppersMN.org. Tipsters may be eligible for a reward if their information leads to an arrest and conviction. Investigators say even seemingly minor details or brief video clips can be crucial in an unsolved homicide investigation.
