Saturday, January 09, 2010
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A triple homicide in south Minneapolis has affected hundreds of people, many of whom showed up for funeral Friday, and members of the law enforcement community, who are working non-stop to find the killers.
Three men of Somali descent where gunned down at the Seward Market and Halal Meat Wednesday night.
Friday, mourners packed the Burnsville Mosque Friday for a funeral for Mahad Warfa, Anwar Mohamed and Osman Elmi.
Warfa had four children and a wife. The family said she had to be hospitalized because of the stress.
Mohamed had just been married. His bride planned to join him in Minnesota this spring.
Since their deaths, the lead investigators have gone home just once. They're working to find two gunmen seen on surveillance video from the store.
They may get some help. Minneapolis police officials said they have received calls from other police departments in the Twin Cities and the U.S. Marshals volunteering to help find the gunmen.
Police said they do not know if the victims knew the shooters, who they believe are also Somali. They don't believe the attack was gang-related.
Police said they have received some tips, but so far not the one that will lead to an arrest.
The memorial fund was created by Seward Redesign and Seward Neighborhood Group. Local businesses will have collection jars, and donations can also be dropped off or sent to the office of Redesign and the local Wells Fargo branch.
Checks should be made out to the "Seward Market Memorial Fund."
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Redesign's address to drop off or mail donations is: 2619 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, 55406.
Donations can also be dropped off or deposited at Wells Fargo at 2600 Franklin Ave.