Robert James Brown, 41, was shot and killed in the Frogtown neighborhood of Saint Paul in the early morning hours of April 3, 2024. Around 1 a.m., multiple 911 calls reported gunshots, screaming and speeding cars near Lafond Avenue and Grotto Street North; police arriving on scene did not find a victim there. A later call advised that Brown was being taken to Regions Hospital in a private vehicle. He had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner confirmed his identity.

Family and friends remember Brown as a devoted father, a family man and a longtime coach of youth football and basketball who mentored many children. As of late April 2024 no arrests had been announced and the Saint Paul Police Department said the shooting did not appear to be random and urged witnesses who have not spoken to investigators to come forward. If anyone knew Robert or saw activity in Frogtown that night, can you share what you know with investigators?