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Minneapolis man charged in Brooklyn Center bus stabbing: 'I'll kill you'
By Jeff Wald at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after police say he stabbed another man during a fight on a Metro Transit bus, leaving the victim with life-altering injuries.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The violent incident on the Metro Transit bus raises concerns about public safety in the Twin Cities area, particularly in regards to transportation. As the community relies heavily on buses to connect Minneapolis and its surrounding suburbs, including Brooklyn Center, ensuring the security of these routes is crucial. The fact that a physical altercation escalated to a stabbing with life-altering consequences for the victim is alarming and warrants a closer look at violence prevention and response strategies on public transit. This incident may prompt Metro Transit to reevaluate its safety measures, such as onboard security and emergency response protocols, to prevent similar incidents in the future and maintain a safe environment for commuters. The community will be watching to see how local authorities and transportation officials respond to this incident and work to prevent future violence on public transit.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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