In a tragic incident that shook the community, a St. Paul man has been charged with murder in connection to a shooting that occurred near a tobacco shop.
According to the authorities, the incident took place on February 18th, 2023, at around 9 pm. The victim, identified as a 25-year-old man, was standing outside a tobacco shop located on the 300 block of University Avenue West when he was shot multiple times.
The victim was rushed to Regions Hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after. The police launched an immediate investigation and were able to identify the suspect through surveillance footage and witness accounts.
The suspect, identified as a 27-year-old man from St. Paul, was arrested on February 20th and has been charged with second-degree murder. He is currently being held at the Ramsey County Jail.
The motive behind the shooting is still unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. The authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The incident has left the community in shock, and many are mourning the loss of the victim. The authorities have assured the public that they will do everything in their power to bring justice to the victim and their family.
