Han D. Wah

Han D. Wah, a 20-year-old man from the Minneapolis suburb of Woodbury, was killed in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in the early morning hours of Friday, November 6, 2026. His death, which marked the city's 16th homicide of the year, left investigators with a complex crime scene and a search for answers that began with the sound of gunfire and the chaos of a car crash.

The incident unfolded just after 7 a.m. in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood. Multiple 911 callers reported a two-vehicle crash in the 900 block of Mounds Boulevard, a winding road that runs alongside the notable Wic̣aḣapi, also known as Indian Mounds Regional Park. The park, perched on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, is a historic and scenic area known for its ancient burial mounds and panoramic views of the downtown skyline. Witnesses also told police they heard gunshots in the area just before the collision.

When Saint Paul Police Department officers arrived at the location, near Clermont Street between Bates and Burns avenues, they found that one of the cars involved had careened off the road and struck a tree. The driver and sole occupant of that vehicle was Han D. Wah. First responders quickly realized this was more than a traffic accident; Han was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office later officially identified the victim as Han D. Wah and confirmed the cause of death. Investigators began the difficult task of piecing together his final moments. They believe Han was shot in the general vicinity of where his car ultimately crashed. A key question for detectives was the exact sequence of events. "We just don't know at this time,” a police sergeant said at a news briefing. “That's obviously going to be a focus of the investigation as to when exactly that victim was shot.” Police have not determined if he was shot before, during, or after the crash.

The second vehicle involved in the crash remained at the scene, but police stated there was no indication that it or its driver were connected to the shooting. Homicide investigators canvassed the residential area for evidence, surveillance footage, and additional witnesses who might have seen or heard something crucial in the moments leading up to the gunfire.

As of early November 2026, no arrests had been made, and police had not publicly identified any suspects or a possible motive in Han's killing. The investigation remains open and active. Police have confirmed that Han's wounds were not self-inflicted. The death toll from homicide in St. Paul in 2026 was tracking higher than the previous year, with Han's death being the 16th case compared to 11 by the same time in 2025.

The Saint Paul Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting or the circumstances surrounding Han D. Wah’s death to come forward. Investigators have asked the public to call the homicide unit directly at 651-266-5650 with any tips, no matter how insignificant they might seem. The case was still under active investigation as of November 2026.