Boy arrested in fatal stabbing in Longfellow

Minneapolis police have arrested a 15-year-old juvenile suspect in the stabbing death of an unidentified male that took place in the early morning hours of August 7. Police responding to a 911 call shortly before 1 a.m. forced entry into a home in the 3200 block of 31st Avenue South and found the victim. He was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center where he died later. His identity had not been released as of press time.

The suspect is reportedly an acquaintance of the victim.

Brothers charged in burglary may be linked to other Southeast break-ins

Two brothers, Deandre and Maurice June, were charged Monday in Hennepin County District Court with a residential break-in that took place on Aug. 3 in the 1000 block of 17th Avenue Southeast. The pair had climbed onto the roof and were cutting through a second-story window screen when they were spotted by the resident, who called police. The men were apprehended less than a block away from the home.

Minneapolis Police Second District Lt. Bill Whisney told The Bridge that the method of the burglaries — entry into a home by cutting the screen on a second-story window after climbing onto the roof — matches the method used for a Roseville break-in, as well as several Marcy-Homes and Southeast Como residential break-ins over the last six weeks. An investigation is underway to explore a potential link tying the men to additional burglaries.

The break-in zone being examined in The Bridge coverage area is bordered by Interstate 94 to the west, East Hennepin Avenue to the north, 22nd Avenue Southeast to the east and Como Avenue to the south.

The Junes live in north Minneapolis. Deandre was arrested four times in 2004 and charged with assault and burglary.

Both Deandre and Maurice June have prior criminal histories. In July, 2004, Deandre was arrested for burglary of a dwelling and charged with burglary, damage to property and two counts of assault.

last revised: September 19, 2008

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