Crime, Law and Justice

January 8, 2017 2:02 PM

Death penalty possible in Florida airport shooting case

Esteban Santiago, 26, was charged with an act of violence at an international airport resulting in death -- which carries a maximum punishment of execution -- and weapons charges.

by Associated Press

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January 8, 2017 11:07 AM

Minneapolis reports first homicide of the year

Police say a man and woman were shot in the city's downtown area shortly before 2:30 a.m. The male victim died at the scene. The female victim was taken to the hospital. She's expected to recover.

by MPR News Staff

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January 7, 2017 6:29 PM

Airport gunman charged, US seeks death penalty

Esteban Santiago, 26, told investigators he planned the attack, buying a one-way ticket to Fort Lauderdale. Authorities don't know why he chose his target and have not ruled out terrorism.

by Associated Press

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January 7, 2017 11:14 AM

FBI: Airport gunman traveled to Florida for massacre

Investigators don't yet know why suspect Esteban Santiago chose his target and they have not yet ruled out terrorism.

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January 7, 2017 10:15 AM

MSP airport bolsters security this weekend

Additional airport police are patroling "pre-security" areas like ticketing and baggage claim.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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January 6, 2017 6:16 PM

Family: Shooting suspect 'lost his mind' after tour in Iraq

Esteban Santiago, 26, deployed in 2010 as part of the Puerto Rico National Guard, spending a year with an engineering battalion, according to Guard spokesman Maj. Paul Dahlen.

by Associated Press

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January 6, 2017 5:28 PM

Mpls. cops: Turf wars, social media drove gun violence higher in 2016

The spike in shootings has not led to more deaths. But the numbers currently available still paint a picture frustrating to police.

by Brandt Williams

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January 6, 2017 2:02 PM

Winona schools chief out following plagiarism questions

The school district chair said ex-superintendent Stephen West also claimed to hold a doctorate from St. Mary's University when he took the position. St. Mary's said West does not hold that degree.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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January 6, 2017 1:51 PM

Prosecutors seek prison time for former nonprofit head

Federal prosecutors want a judge to sentence a former Minneapolis nonprofit leader Bill Davis to nearly six years in prison for a fraud scheme.

by Brian Bakst

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January 6, 2017 1:08 PM

FBI: Roof displaying racist symbols even during trial

Dylann Roof is as entrenched in his white supremacist beliefs as ever, even wearing shoes this week with racist symbols drawn on them, an FBI agent testified Friday.

by Associated Press

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