Abdirashid Jama Omar, 48, was killed after confronting two men who were trying to break into his car on the 1000 block of East 22nd Street in Minneapolis’ Phillips neighborhood on July 20, 2020. Emergency responders found him with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to Hennepin Healthcare and later pronounced dead. His death was ruled a homicide.

According to reports, the two suspects fled on foot when the carjacking failed and Omar chased them. During the pursuit one of the men turned and fired, and witnesses said a vehicle sped away shortly afterward. Investigators identified a suspect, 24-year-old Ali Abdirashid Jama, who was arrested and charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon; court documents noted a prior history of violent offenses. The motive has not been made public.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about that night, please come forward to assist the investigation.