Double Homicide Suspect Shot By Brooklyn Center Police ID’d

Authorities and local media have identified the double homicide suspect who was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center police on Monday.

Eddie Darren Duncan, 23, was shot by Brooklyn Center police after he allegedly exchanged gunfire with officers near Cub Foods.

Law enforcement officials say he shot two of his cousins earlier in the day.

Arrest for Fleeing, Handgun

Jail records show Duncan had been arrested and booked in jail Feb. 15 on a warrant for allegedly fleeing police in a motor vehicle and possession of a modified full-auto handgun.

According to the warrant:

Robbinsdale police attempted to pull Duncan over on Highway 100 in May 2025. 

He drove away from the officer, reaching speeds of 70-90 miles per hour before crashing, the warrant stated.

The car flipped and Duncan ran from the scene. Police later found a modified Glock with an auto sear and extended clip in the vehicle.

Making Bail

After his arrest, Duncan bailed out of the Hennepin County Jail at about 12:40 p.m. on Monday, just hours before he allegedly killed his two cousins.

His bail was set at $70,000 without conditions or $35,000 with conditions.

Midwest Bonding LLC posted his $35,000 bond with conditions, according to court records.

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office posted the following statement on Duncan’s release:

Our thoughts are with all those impacted by yesterday’s violence. This was a terrible tragedy for this family and our community.

We have received questions about Mr. Duncan’s court appearance yesterday on charges of fleeing and possession of a gun. 

In Minnesota, there is a constitutional right to bail, and the bail amount is set by the Court. Our office noted a public safety risk with Mr. Duncan and asked the judge to set bail at $70,000, or $35,000 with conditions; both of which are higher than we would typically request in this scenario.  The judge set bail in that amount.

Mr. Duncan posted $35,000 bail with conditions of release, as is allowed under the Minnesota Constitution, and was released from custody. 

Mr. Duncan is then alleged to have killed two of his cousins.”

– Hennepin County Attorney’s Office

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