Sheriff Warns Somali Gang Violence at Crisis Point | Duluth News

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is sounding the alarm over a surge in Somali gang violence in the Twin Cities, citing recent shootings and a murder over the July Fourth weekend as part of a troubling pattern—14 homicides and over 100 shootings in two years, often occurring at major events. Fletcher, who released two videos detailing his concerns, warns that inaction could repeat the city’s past mistakes from the 80s and 90s. His claims have sparked backlash from City Council Member Jamal Osman, who accuses Fletcher of stereotyping and calls for investment in Somali youth instead of blame. Fletcher supports his assertions with a detailed timeline of over 100 incidents, including gang affiliations and ballistic evidence. He’s set to host a community meeting on July 21st to bring the Somali community together to address the crisis and find solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5023573db066d69e