Wanya Corey was 17 when he was fatally shot on October 11, 2020, near Plymouth and Logan avenues in north Minneapolis. Officers who responded found him without a pulse and not breathing; they performed CPR, restored breathing, and he was taken to Hennepin Healthcare for surgery but died hours later.

Corey was the oldest of five siblings; his family had moved to Minneapolis from Chicago. His mother, Khalilah Corey, said he was giving and open-minded and well liked. The shooting happened on his younger brother’s birthday, leaving the family especially devastated. No arrests have been announced and police have not released suspect descriptions or names. The investigation remains open and the community and anti-violence groups have been supporting the family and seeking justice.

If anyone has information about what happened near Plymouth and Logan avenues on October 11, 2020, please contact investigators.