St. Paul Man Shot During October Robbery Attempt

On October 16, 2023, a man was shot in the back during an attempted robbery in St. Paul, Minnesota. The incident occurred at a residence on the 1000 block of East 7th Street. The victim was targeted for drugs, and during the confrontation, the suspect shot the victim in the back. The victim was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The suspect, identified as a 28-year-old St. Paul man, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the incident. The suspect was apprehended after a brief chase, during which he attempted to flee the scene on foot. The suspect was later identified as the shooter and was taken into custody by police. The suspect is currently being held without bail.