Jeremy Conley

Jeremy Conley was a man remembered by loved ones as outgoing and caring. Known to some as “Jroc,” the 33-year-old Black man was married to his wife, Erica, and they had three children together. Originally from Fort Dodge, Iowa, Jeremy had moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he was living at the time of his death in the summer of 2020.

The morning of Friday, June 19, 2020, began with the sound of gunfire in the Powderhorn neighborhood of south Minneapolis. At approximately 6:44 a.m., police responded to reports of a shooting on the 3400 block of Elliot Avenue South, just a block from the sprawling Powderhorn Park. When officers arrived at the residential street, they found Jeremy Conley lying on the ground. He had sustained a gunshot wound to his chest. Paramedics rushed him to the Hennepin County Medical Center for emergency treatment. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Jeremy succumbed to his injury several hours later that day. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office officially ruled his death a homicide.

The Minneapolis Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the city's latest killing. Investigators learned that the person or people responsible for shooting Jeremy had fled the scene before police arrived. The shooting happened in the early morning hours, a time when many residents are just starting their day. Police canvassed the neighborhood, speaking with potential witnesses and searching for any evidence or surveillance footage that might provide a lead. However, authorities did not release a description of any suspects or persons of interest in the immediate aftermath.

Jeremy’s death was one of several homicides that occurred in Minneapolis in the weeks following the murder of George Floyd on Memorial Day of that year. The period was marked by significant social unrest and a notable increase in violent crime across the city, a context that left many communities feeling vulnerable. His name was listed among the dozens of victims, a majority of whom were African American, who lost their lives to violence during that turbulent summer.

In the years since Jeremy Conley was killed, his case has remained open. Investigators with the Minneapolis Police Department have continued their work, but no arrests have been announced, and no charges have been filed. The case has grown cold, leaving his family without answers and a community still searching for justice. The lack of resolution is a heavy burden for his wife, children, and all those who knew and loved him.

The investigation into Jeremy Conley's murder is ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. Tips can be submitted to CrimeStoppers of Minnesota at 1-800-222-8477. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a financial reward.