Minneapolis, Minnesota – A second teenager has been taken into custody for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting that took place during a punk concert in Minneapolis last summer. The incident, which resulted in the death of Nicolas “August” Golden and left six others injured, occurred at a makeshift venue known as “Nudieland” on August 11, 2023.
The Hennepin County Attorney, Mary Moriarty, announced the arrest of the second juvenile suspect, after the first suspect was apprehended earlier. Both teenagers, Cyrell Ernest Boyd, 17, and Dominic James Burris, 18, are facing charges of murder and assault and are currently being held at the juvenile detention center.
During Boyd’s court appearance, a request for his release on furlough to witness the birth of his child was denied due to concerns about public safety and flight risks. Boyd’s mother objected to the decision, but the judge ordered him to remain in custody. Burris has a court appearance scheduled for May 1, while Boyd is set to appear on April 30.
The arrests of both suspects came after being charged under sealed warrants earlier in the month, with the charges now made public. Detectives used forensic testing on a cigarette butt found at the scene to link Boyd to the crime.
Witnesses reported that the suspects engaged in hostile interactions with attendees at the venue, making derogatory remarks and exhibiting disrespectful behavior. It’s unclear if bias played a role in the crime, and prosecutors are evaluating whether the cases will be tried in adult court after psychological evaluations.
In response to the incident, the county attorney unveiled a new Youth Group Violence Intervention initiative aimed at preventing future violence by providing support and services to at-risk youth. The program will utilize community members to intervene and de-escalate potential conflicts before they escalate into violence.
Moriarty emphasized the importance of targeting troubled teens early to prevent further harm and expressed hope for the impact of the initiative. The program builds upon previous efforts in collaboration with the city and county to address youth violence proactively.