On October 31, 2023, a shooting at the intersection of 73rd Avenue North and Zane Avenue North in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, killed 16-year-old Diriye Abdi Muhumed. The attack occurred shortly after 5 p.m., while children were out trick-or-treating for Halloween. Muhumed was one of two 16-year-old victims; he was pronounced dead at the scene and the other boy was critically injured and later died on November 3, 2023.

Police say an officer arrived within ten seconds of initial calls and aerial units helped search, but the suspects fled on foot. Two teenagers were later charged as adults in connection with the murders; one of those charged was 16-year-old Jaqual Ditez Sims-Miller of Brooklyn Park. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner confirmed Muhumed’s identity and cause of death.

The shooting happened in a residential area during Halloween, leaving the community reeling and investigators continuing to pursue the case. If anyone knew Diriye, saw activity in that neighborhood that evening, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.