Crime
28-year-old Demetrious Tankhamvang killed after shooting in Rochester
The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting in northwest Rochester early Saturday morning as 28-year-old Demetrious Antonio Tankhamvang.
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Manorwoods Drive NW.
According to the Rochester Police Department (RPD), Tankhamvang was allegedly shot while attempting to enter the home of someone he knew.
The homeowner called 911 shortly after the incident, reporting that he had shot Tankhamvang, who had entered the residence and assaulted him.
Authorities arrived at the scene, where Tankhamvang was pronounced dead.
RPD Captain Paul Gronholz stated that the individual involved in the shooting was taken into custody for questioning but later released. Gronholz emphasized that there is no immediate threat to the neighborhood but urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
“There is no specific threat to that community in that neighborhood,” Gronholz said. “However, I want to reiterate that everyone should stay alert to potential crime in the community and promptly contact the police if they observe anything concerning.”
The case remains under investigation as authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Crime
Two Children, Ages 9 and 10, Charged in Brutal Assault and Attempted Murder of 5-Year-Old A’Marie Jones in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two children, ages 9 and 10, have been formally charged in connection with the brutal assault and attempted murder of a 5-year-old girl A’marie Jones in Cleveland last month, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutors confirmed that the 9-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl are facing serious felony charges, including attempted murder, rape, felonious assault, kidnapping, and strangulation.
Because of their ages, both suspects are being charged as juveniles.
The alleged attack occurred on September 13 in a field near East 148th Street and St. Clair Avenue, where investigators say the young victim was discovered severely injured.
The child’s mother, Antavia Kennibrew, previously told that her daughter suffered catastrophic injuries, describing the scene as “unbelievable.” Kennibrew said she had dropped her daughter off at a relative’s home near East 145th Street and St. Clair Avenue that day.
At some point, the 5-year-old reportedly wandered out of the house alone before being attacked.
“When I saw her, she was unrecognizable,” Kennibrew said. “Her hair was scalped from her head. She had bruises and blood all over her body. Her eyes were filled with blood, her lips and mouth were swollen and bleeding, and her nails were filled with dirt and debris.”
First responders rushed the child to the hospital for emergency treatment. Officials say she continues to recover but has suffered severe physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. She is now undergoing ongoing therapy and counseling.
Due to the extreme sensitivity of the case and the involvement of minors, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office has declined to release further details, citing the ongoing investigation and the need to protect the victim’s privacy.
“The investigation remains active,” prosecutors said, noting that authorities are still reviewing evidence and gathering additional information.
Kennibrew says her focus now is on helping her daughter heal:
“I just want her to be able to live like a normal 5-year-old again.”
Cleveland police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.