Two adult males have been arrested and formally charged in connection to the March 9, 2023, homicide in
the City of Fridley.

• Johnson Kenny Sirleaf, age 32, of Plymouth, MN Murder in the 2nd Degree (With Intent)(Not Premeditated)
• Blanyon Toe Davies, age 29, of Brooklyn Park, MN – Aiding an Offender

The criminal complaints for Sirleaf and Davies are attached to this news release.

This investigation remains ongoing by the Fridley Police Department, Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. No further information will be released at this time.

Read the Criminal complaint here

A man was shot and killed Thursday morning around 11am in the Cub parking lot in Fridley. Life saving efforts were started by passerby’s. Ems arrived and continued life saving efforts and proceeded to the hospital, where the man was pronounced deceased shortly after. I’ll update as soon as more information is released.

Looks like Devon Adams had a construction company in Hugo.

Man identified by Coroner:

Case No: 2023-01673
Decedent: Adams, Devon Michael
Age: 27 years
Race: White
Sex:  Male
City: Hugo
Date & Time of Injury: 3/9/2023 11:03
Location of Injury: 250 57th Avenue Northeast Cub Foods Parking Lot Fridley MN 55432
Date of Death: 3/9/2023
Time of Death: 11:52
Location of Death: 3300 Oakdale Avenue North North Memorial Health Hospital – ER Robbinsdale MN 55422
Manner of Death: Homocide
Cause of Death: Gunshot wound of the chest
Investigating Agency: Fridley Police Department
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office

City of Fridley Public Safety Press release:

Officers were dispatched to the area of University and 57th avenues NE in response to a potential shooting in the west parking lot. Upon arrival, officers located a male down and performed life-saving measures.

This is an ongoing investigation by the City of Fridley and the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone who has information regarding this incident, please contact Anoka County Dispatch at 763-427-1212 or utilize the anonymous Tip411 application at FridleyMN.gov

Anoka County Sheriff Office:

March 9, 2023
Fridley Homicide

On March 9, 2023, at approximately 11:03 A.M., the Fridley Police Department, Columbia Heights Police Department, Coon Rapids Police Department, Spring Lake Park Police Department, Blaine Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, and Allina EMS responded to 250 57th Ave NE in the City of Fridley on the report of an individual who had been shot in the parking lot of the Cub Foods. Lifesaving measures were administered by bystanders and first responders, and the adult male victim was transported via ambulance to a local hospital. Shortly after arrival, the male was declared deceased.

This investigation is in its early stages and limited public information is available. The incident is under investigation by the Fridley Police Department, Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. No further information will be released at this time.

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