Crime
Justin Marshall killed in Minneapolis shooting
MINNEAPOLIS – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a man early Friday morning in south Minneapolis.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Lyndale Avenue South at approximately 2:33 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers located a man—now identified as Justin Marshall, believed to be in his 30s—suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Marshall was transported to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary information gathered by investigators suggests that Marshall had been speaking with an individual seated inside a vehicle just prior to the shooting.
At some point, the suspect allegedly exited the vehicle and shot Marshall before fleeing the scene.
No suspect description or vehicle information has been publicly released at this time.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a statement in the aftermath of the shooting:
“We as a community cannot accept this violence and tragedy as normal. Investigators are working diligently to follow up on leads and learn what led up to this tragic shooting. If anyone has any information about this tragedy, please provide it to our investigators.”
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the official cause and manner of death following a scheduled autopsy.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Minneapolis police by emailing policetips@minneapolismn.gov or by calling 612-673-5845 to leave a voicemail. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can reach out to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or submit information online at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.