2021 Brooklyn Park Murder Suspect Arrested in Virginia

Brooklyn Park police announced Thursday an arrest in a nearly 19-month-old murder investigation that occurred outside an ethnic food market, claiming the life of a Robbinsdale man.

Police said a suspect was arrested Wednesday in the state of Virginia.

“Brooklyn Park police detectives have worked tirelessly investigating this case and pursued leads,” said Brooklyn Park police spokesperson Elliot Faust.

Those leads resulted in the arrest of a suspect in Bedford County, Va. That suspect is awaiting extradition to Minnesota to face a second-degree murder charge.

The shooting occurred at night on June 22, 2021, outside the Nice Family African Market. Police say 22-year-old Alameen Shabazz was shot multiple times while walking toward the store.

Market where fatal shooting occurred

Witnesses reported seeing the shooter fire multiple shots while sitting in his car, police said.

The motive for the deadly shooting is not yet known, though charging documents could eventually provide more clarity.

Brooklyn Park police say the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service assisted in the investigation.

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