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2 men charged for June fatal Lyndale Avenue shooting in Minneapolis
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ryan Pattee , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 24, 2026
· 3 min read
Two men have been arrested and are facing murder charges for their roles in a deadly shooting in Minneapolis last month. Dashon Lavell Amos and Markez Patton, both 19 years old, are facing multiple charges for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Deonta Lashawn Young. RELATED: Minneapolis police inv...
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Key takeaway Court records share new details about the shooting Charging documents filed in Hennepin County Court shared new details regarding the June 21 shooting and how Amos and Patton were arrested.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The arrest of two 19-year-old men in connection with the fatal shooting on Lyndale Avenue last month brings some measure of closure to the community, but it also raises concerns about the prevalence of gun violence in Minneapolis. The fact that one of the guns used in the shooting was modified to have automatic gunfire is particularly troubling, as it suggests a level of sophistication and planning that goes beyond a typical street dispute. The use of surveillance video to track the suspects and gather evidence is a testament to the effectiveness of Minneapolis' public safety infrastructure, but it also highlights the need for continued investment in community-based initiatives to prevent gun violence. As the case against Dashon Lavell Amos and Markez Patton moves forward, residents will be watching to see how the city responds to the underlying issues that contributed to this tragedy, including the availability of illegal firearms and the lack of opportunities for young people in some neighborhoods.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Two men have been arrested and are facing murder charges for their roles in a deadly shooting in Minneapolis last month. Dashon Lavell Amos and Markez Patton, both 19 years old, are facing multiple charges for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Deonta Lashawn Young. RELATED: Minneapolis police inv...
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