Samuel A. Keezer was 16 and from Burnsville when he was shot in the head on February 28, 2020, in the parking lot of a Target on Highway 13 in Savage, Minnesota. He was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center and died of his injuries; the Hennepin County Medical Examiner confirmed his death on March 4, 2020. Sam, known as Sam, is described as kind, independent, confident and close to his family and girlfriend, with interests in music, gaming, basketball and travel.

Authorities arrested three people from Prior Lake in connection with the case: a 44-year-old man and his 16-year-old son, both held on suspicion of second-degree murder with intent, and a 43-year-old woman suspected of aiding an offender after the fact. The arrests were made near the family’s home on Sue Ann Lane. As of the latest reports, charges had not yet been filed and no motive had been disclosed.

If anyone knew Sam, saw activity in the Target parking lot that night, or has information about the Prior Lake arrests, please come forward.