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Community members, Ramsey County officials set to discuss Somali gang violence
By Cory Knudsen at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
A meeting has been set between community members and Ramsey County officials to discuss Somali gang violence.
During a recording of ‘Live on Patrol’ last week, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher talked about violence over the Fourth of July weekend, saying that some of the community is in deni...
Key takeaway The group said during a press conference that they agree violence needs to be held accountable but say the public rhetoric is not helpful.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The upcoming meeting between community members and Ramsey County officials to discuss Somali gang violence comes at a critical time for the Twin Cities area. As Minneapolis ' neighbor, Ramsey County's efforts to address this issue will likely have a ripple effect on the entire metropolitan region. The fact that Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher has been working with the Somali community for 20 years suggests that he has a deep understanding of the complexities involved, but his recent comments have also sparked backlash. The community's call to "tone down the language of condemnation" and work together on solutions is a crucial step towards finding common ground. As the meeting approaches, it will be important to watch how the conversation unfolds and whether the parties involved can find a way to balance enforcement with prevention and intervention strategies that address the root causes of gang violence.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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During a recording of ‘Live on Patrol’ last week, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher talked about violence over the Fourth of July weekend, saying that some of the community is in deni...
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