Minneapolis, Minnesota — A man and a woman are facing charges for allegedly aiding in the recent mass shooting in south Minneapolis that resulted in one fatality and six injuries. Court documents reveal that Tiffany Martindale, 30, and Ryan Quinn, 33, were charged on Friday in Hennepin County.
The shooting occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of 29th Avenue South and Clinton Avenue South. When law enforcement arrived, they discovered a man who had been shot and subsequently died from his injuries, while six others were affected by gunfire, each sustaining varying degrees of harm.
According to the criminal complaint, investigators were able to identify a gray Honda Civic, which was seen without a rear license plate in the vicinity of the shooting, using dashcam footage from a witness. Upon further investigation, they traced the vehicle to Quinn, whose name was linked to the front license plate.
Officers visited Quinn’s registered address in Inver Grove Heights shortly after the incident and noticed the Honda had its rear license plate reattached. Quinn was reportedly behind the wheel, with Martindale seated beside him.
In statements to the police, Quinn recounted that he and Martindale had picked up an acquaintance known as Bino, who directed them throughout the metro area. Quinn indicated that they drove to the location of the shooting on Bino’s instructions, where they made repeated passes before halting the vehicle.
Bino exited the car wearing a mask and armed with a rifle, opening fire on a crowd on the sidewalk. After the shooting, Bino returned to the Honda, which later dropped him off in north Minneapolis.
Investigators noted a series of calls between Martindale and Bino leading up to the incident. The criminal complaint further detailed that Bino had informed Martindale of a McDonald’s address on Lake Street, situated only two blocks from the shooting site.
If found guilty of the charges, both Quinn and Martindale could face as much as three years in prison along with a maximum fine of $5,000. The case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and public safety in the community, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and action against such crimes.