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Man charged in Brooklyn Center bus stabbing that left victim ‘likely’ permanently paralyzed
By Sabrina-Salguero-kn-62 at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
A Minneapolis man is charged after he allegedly stabbed a man on a city bus in Brooklyn Center, leaving doctors to say the victim will likely be permanently paralyzed.
According to a criminal complaint, Metro Transit officers responded on June 17 to a bus fight near Brooklyn Road and 65th Aven...
Key takeaway According to a criminal complaint, Metro Transit officers responded on June 17 to a bus fight near Brooklyn Road and 65th Avenue North.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The brutal stabbing on a city bus in Brooklyn Center raises concerns about public safety in the Twin Cities area. The fact that the suspect, Darshawn Turner, had an active warrant from 2025 for allegedly stabbing another man at a different Brooklyn Center bus station suggests a pattern of violent behavior. This incident may prompt Metro Transit to reexamine its security measures, particularly at bus stations in Brooklyn Center. The use of surveillance footage to identify Turner highlights the importance of investing in such technology to prevent and investigate crimes on public transportation. As the case moves forward, the community will be watching to see how the justice system handles Turner's charges, including the first-degree assault charge causing great bodily harm. The victim's likely permanent paralysis will have long-term implications for their quality of life, and the community will be looking for assurances that steps are being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Minneapolis man is charged after he allegedly stabbed a man on a city bus in Brooklyn Center, leaving doctors to say the victim will likely be permanently paralyzed.
According to a criminal complaint, Metro Transit officers responded on June 17 to a bus fight near Brooklyn Road and 65th Aven...
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