Dpree Robinson, 19, was charged with a single count of intentional second-degree murder for the shooting that killed the Trinity in North Minneapolis in mid-May 2021. Robinson was arrested on 23 February 2022.

Robinson 20, plead guilty in court to second-degree murder. He was charged with first-degree murder.

Dpree Shareef Robinson sentenced to 450 months for murder of 9-year-old jumping on trampoline

Hennepin county DA

Dpree Shareef Robinson was sentenced today to 450 months [37.5 years] in prison for the intentional shooting death of Trinity Ottoson-Smith, a 9-year-old who had been jumping on a trampoline with friends. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty released the following statement:

“No family should be forced to endure all that Trinity’s family has these past two years. After losing Trinity in a devastating, senseless act of gun violence, they have faced multiple delays getting legal closure on the criminal case against the person responsible for this tragedy. I hope today’s sentencing helps them move forward focused on the positive memories they have of her too-short life.

“Trinity’s murder was no accident. Mr. Robinson was intent on killing that sunny, spring day and that is what he did. We cannot allow the killing to continue, we all must do more to end the violence. Our office will continue to prioritize the prosecution of violent crime but simply waiting for more victims and prosecuting criminal cases is not enough. We are also committed to working with the community and at all levels to help get guns off the street and protect those not yet harmed.”

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Dpree Robinson, 19, was charged with a single count of intentional second-degree murder for the shooting that killed the Trinity in North Minneapolis in mid-May 2021. Robinson was arrested on 23 February 2022.

Read Robinson’s warrant:

Robinson 20, plead guilty in court today to second-degree murder. His trial was suppose to start today. He was charged with first-degree murder.

It definitely save Trinity’s family from living that horrible day again!

Robinson had a beef with someone in the hood when he went and shot it up on 15 May 2021. He knew kids were in the backyard and still shot.

Robinson’s drive-by shooting was captured on surveillance video. The suspect vehicle’s model and license plate  were seen on the video. Three men on the porch were the intended targets.   The video shows one of the men chasing the suspect vehicle on foot and appearing to return fire three times. The gun was later recovered during the arrest of one of the men present at the shooting.  The car has never been found. It is said that Robinson purchased the vehicle 3 days prior to the shooting.

Robinson’s sentencing is 21 March 2023!

Dpree Shareef Robinson pleads guilty in murder of 9-year-old jumping on trampoline

Dpree Shareef Robinson pled guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trinity Ottoson-Smith, a 9-year-old who had been jumping on a trampoline with friends, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced today. Robinson will receive a 450-month prison sentence when he is sentenced March 21.

“Trinity was doing what kids should be doing in spring time in Minnesota, playing with friends and having fun outside,” Moriarty said. “Mr. Robinson’s actions shocked our community and devastated her family and all who loved her. I’m hopeful his admission of guilt begins to bring some degree of closure for Trinity’s family and the community.”

According to the criminal complaint, this was a gang-related drive-by shooting that was captured from a distance on surveillance video. Trinity was jumping on a trampoline in a residential backyard and was struck and killed by the gunfire. The trampoline, Trinity, and her friends were directly between Mr. Robinson and the intended targets.

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from the DA’s office

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This is great news! Finally catching those accountable for killing Trinity!!
If you remember she was jumping on a friend trampoline at a birthday party when she was hit by a bullet. Read the earlier post here: Trinity Ottoson-Smith murder

Dpree Robinson charged in fatal shooting of nine-year-old girl

Read Robinson’s warrant:

A Minneapolis man with ties to an area gang has been charged for the shooting death of a nine-year-old female victim during an attempted drive-by shooting, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Thursday. At the time of the shooting, the victim was playing in her backyard when she was struck by a stray bullet.

Dpree Robinson, 19, was charged with a single count of intentional second-degree murder for the shooting that killed the victim in North Minneapolis in mid-May 2021.

He is scheduled for his first appearance Feb. 24 at 1:30 p.m.

“The sadness that comes with this arrest and charge is the reminder that an innocent nine-year-old child was shot and killed last year while playing on her trampoline,” Freeman stated. “I cannot express enough sympathy to her family and loved ones.”

“Now that our office has the case, I can definitively say that we will do our part in the criminal justice system, and prosecute the defendant to the fullest extent of the law.”

“I also want to commend the BCA for the superb job they did investigating this case,” Freeman said.

According to the criminal complaint, on May 15, 2021, Minneapolis police went to the 2200 block of Ilion Avenue North in response to shots fired picked up by ShotSpotter activation. When they arrived, officers found the female victim fatally shot in her backyard.

Video footage from the area showed the incident was a drive-by shooting. The intended targets can be seen on a side porch of the house, with the trampoline between them and the shooter, Robinson.

After the shooting, video captured one of the men on the porch running after the car Robinson was driving, a 2014 Ford Fusion, and firing three shots. Three 9mm cartridges were found in the alley where the man shot at the vehicle, the complaint says.

Over the course of the investigation, officers learned that Robinson purchased the car on May 12, 2021, and told the man from whom he bought it to say nothing about the purchase of the car. It was also discovered through surveillance footage, or license plate reader (LPR), that Robinson’s cell phone was in the same area as the vehicle, the complaint states.

After the shooting, Robinson searched the internet for ways to change the paint on a 2014 Ford Fusion, and then stopped using his cell phone entirely, the complaint says. Despite a nation-wide search for his car, it was never found.The last known appearance was on May 15, 2021, after the shooting occurred.

Search warrants executed on Robinson’s social media accounts revealed he posted that he was an active shooter for the Black Disciples Criminal Street Gang, and made references to guns, shooting, and the “opps,” which is street slang for “opposition” or “rival gangs,” the complaint states.

In addition, Robinson had exchanged social media messages with his girlfriend, A.H., in which she referenced him as a “child killer,” and stated, “i hope you die for killin that lil girl.”

Further investigation found that Robinson had engaged in threatening social media communications with a male resident at the house where the victim was shot.

In February 2022, investigators spoke with a witness who told them that Robinson admitted to being at the house when the shooting happened, the complaint states.

Additional surveillance footage reviewed contained audio which showed that the victim was shot prior to the return gunfire from one of the intended targets. And, the return shots occurred after the man ran past where the victim was struck, with him in the alley pointing his gun at Robinson in his car as he drives away from the scene, the complaint states.

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