Mankato, MN – A tragic incident early Sunday morning in Mankato has left the community in shock, following the death of 27-year-old Muridi Hassan Hussein, who was shot and later drove himself to safety before succumbing to his injuries. The shooting occurred at around 9:25 a.m. in the 400 block of Holly Lane, with Hussein’s vehicle eventually found at a parking lot near Star Street, close to a Dunkin’ shop, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities quickly apprehended 23-year-old A’Quan Kaishaid Laurence Thorton of Mankato, who is now in custody in connection with the shooting. Police recovered a firearm at the scene and believe Thorton is responsible for Hussein’s death. Local law enforcement has assured the public that there is no ongoing threat, as Thorton has been arrested and is being held while the investigation continues.
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The Mankato Department of Public Safety responded to the call around 9:30 a.m., discovering Hussein’s vehicle on the 1600 block of Madison Avenue, where he was found dead. Investigators believe Hussein managed to drive himself from Holly Lane to Madison Avenue before succumbing to his injuries. Authorities are working swiftly to determine the full details surrounding the shooting and its motive.
The investigation is being led by the Mankato Police Department, with assistance from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force. Investigators are calling on the public to come forward with any information or surveillance footage from the areas surrounding Holly Lane, Madison Avenue, or Star Street. Authorities believe that even small pieces of information could be crucial in piecing together the full timeline of events.
While the identities of the victim, Hussein, and the suspect, Thorton, have been confirmed, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and review surveillance footage to determine what led to this tragic event.
The Mankato community is left mourning the sudden loss of a young life, as friends and family of Hussein search for answers in the wake of this violent tragedy. Local law enforcement is maintaining a heightened presence in the area to ensure safety as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed anything unusual or captured footage from the morning of the incident to contact 911. Their cooperation is vital to helping the police unravel the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event.