Minneapolis man charged with murder in deadly Green Line shooting
A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the October 3 shooting on a Metro Green Line train that left a man dead at Westgate Station in Saint Paul, according to KSTP and FOX 9. Police say DNA evidence helped identify him. The charge is an allegation; he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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Why it matters
The case follows a fatal shooting on the Green Line, which serves Minneapolis and Saint Paul. A criminal charge is an allegation, and the court process will decide the outcome.
What to watch
FOX 9 reports a first court appearance in the murder case was set for Monday, November 2.
Sources
- FOX 9: Spit, discarded cigars help Minneapolis PD crack light rail murder case: Charges
- KSTP: Man charged in connection with fatal shooting on Green Line train
- KARE 11: Man charged with murder after shooting on light rail
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