On the morning of June 1, 2024, 25-year-old Malacai Lamonte Bailey was shot multiple times while inside a vehicle near North 33rd and Knox avenues in north Minneapolis. Officers later found him on the ground on North 34th Avenue, between James and Knox avenues; he was taken to North Memorial Health Hospital and pronounced dead at 11:57 AM. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death homicide from the gunshot wounds.

Bailey is described as a loving father of two and an emerging artist in the local music scene. Family and community members recall his dedication to his children and creative work and say he was not someone involved in violence. No arrests have been announced and the Minneapolis Police Department continues to investigate, asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Malacai, saw activity near North 33rd and Knox that morning, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with authorities.