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Man who shot victim in face at Apple Valley park enters plea to dodge attempted murder charge
By Kyle Brown at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
A man charged with shooting someone in the face last year at an Apple Valley park has pleaded guilty to assault.
Ibrahim Ali Mohamed, 21, pleaded guilty one count of first-degree assault in exchange for the dismissal of a second-degree attempted murder charge, according to a petition filed on ...
Key takeaway Ibrahim Ali Mohamed, 21, pleaded guilty one count of first-degree assault in exchange for the dismissal of a second-degree attempted murder charge, according to a petition filed on Monday.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The guilty plea in this case brings some resolution to a violent incident that shook the community at Kelley Park in Apple Valley. As the city moves forward, the focus will be on ensuring public safety in local parks, which are meant to be spaces for recreation and relaxation. The fact that a dispute escalated to gunfire in a park raises concerns about the need for increased vigilance and potentially more resources for conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques. With sentencing scheduled for October, the community will be watching to see if the proposed sentence of 7-10.75 years is deemed sufficient given the severity of the crime. The impact of this incident on the victim and the community will likely be felt for a long time, and it is crucial that local authorities take steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A man charged with shooting someone in the face last year at an Apple Valley park has pleaded guilty to assault.
Ibrahim Ali Mohamed, 21, pleaded guilty one count of first-degree assault in exchange for the dismissal of a second-degree attempted murder charge, according to a petition filed on ...
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