Man Charged with Shooting Outside Minneapolis Mosque Amid Drug Confrontation
The incident occurred on August 19 at around 5:45 p.m. on Lyndale Avenue North.
A 75-year-old man, who had just left evening prayer, confronted Hall about selling drugs near the mosque.
After an exchange of words, Hall allegedly made a U-turn and fired multiple shots, injuring the man in his arms and shoulders, Fox 9 reported on Friday.
The victim was taken to the hospital, but his condition remains undisclosed.
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Hall, under investigation for narcotics, was identified through a tracker on his SUV and surveillance footage. He confessed to the shooting, claiming the victim threatened him.
Hall faces charges of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and drive-by shooting. He remains in custody at Hennepin County Jail and was scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
Source: Agencies
