Tragedy Strikes Minneapolis: Fatal Shooting and Arrests Shake the Community
Last week, south Minneapolis was rocked by a tragic shooting near Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, an area filled with students and families during school hours. What should have been an ordinary Tuesday afternoon turned into a nightmare when 35-year-old Gregory Doyle Sweeten was fatally shot, and six others — including one woman and five men — were rushed to the hospital with injuries ranging from moderate to severe. The pain and shock of this violent incident ripple through the community as it struggles to come to terms with the loss and the uncertainty surrounding the shooter’s whereabouts.
Two individuals, Ryan Timothy Quinn, 33, and Tiffany Lynn Marie Martindale, 30, were arrested shortly after the shooting, charged with assisting the shooter in evading law enforcement. Despite their arrests, the actual gunman, referred to in court documents as “Bino,” remains free, leaving the community on edge and desperate for justice. The Minneapolis Police Department has called on residents to provide any information that could help locate the shooter and prevent further violence.
The Horrifying Events: How It All Unfolded
According to court documents, on August 26, Quinn and Martindale picked up a man known only as “Bino” in Quinn’s vehicle. The pair drove him to the intersection of 29th Avenue South and Clinton Avenue South, circling the block twice. Without warning, “Bino” exited the vehicle, masked and armed with a rifle, and opened fire on a group of people standing on the sidewalk. The sudden eruption of gunfire left one person dead and six others critically injured.
After the shooting, Quinn and Martindale reportedly drove the gunman to Minneapolis’s north side to help him evade capture. A witness provided dash cam footage showing Quinn’s vehicle without a rear license plate, though authorities were able to track the car back to Quinn’s address using the front plate. Surveillance confirmed the vehicle’s return shortly after the shooting, this time with the rear plate reattached.
This incident comes just a day before another devastating shooting in south Minneapolis at Annunciation Church and Catholic School, which killed two students and injured 21 others. The wave of gun violence is leaving many terrified and demanding answers.
A Community in Mourning: Healing, Justice, and Hope
The impact of this shooting extends far beyond those directly involved. Families mourn the loss of Gregory Doyle Sweeten, a life cut tragically short. Six more individuals recover from wounds that will forever change their lives. Students, parents, and community members are left grappling with fear and heartbreak, wondering how safety can be restored.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the gunman or related activities to come forward immediately. The Minneapolis Police Department’s plea is a call for community solidarity, encouraging residents to help bring justice to those affected by this senseless violence.
Support services, counseling, and resources are critical as the city seeks to heal. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for stronger community protections and interventions to prevent such violence in the future.
In this difficult time, Minneapolis stands united in grief and determination — honoring the memory of the fallen and working tirelessly to protect its neighborhoods from further harm.