William Demone Walker, 46 and from Denver, was fatally shot in the head on October 19, 2024, at about 6:15 a.m. in the 1700 block of 25th Avenue North in Minneapolis. The shooting followed a dispute at a nearby party that escalated into a street altercation. Officers and paramedics provided medical attention but Walker died at the scene.

One person was arrested at the scene for disorderly conduct after remaining aggressive and refusing to leave; investigators are examining whether that individual had a direct role in the shooting. No other arrests have been reported. Minneapolis recorded 61 homicides by this date in 2024, up from 50 at the same point the previous year.

Walker had prior convictions in Minnesota, including a 1995 first-degree assault conviction related to a gang-related shooting and a later reduction of his sentence on appeal; his supervised release was revoked in 2007 over alleged smuggling into a correctional facility. The circumstances of his death remain under active investigation. If anyone has information about the incident, contact the Minneapolis Police or submit tips through CrimeStoppers.