Violent Weekend: Cousins Slain, Suspect Killed by Police

A tragic incident unfolded in Minneapolis recently, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a 14-year-old, allegedly at the hands of their cousin, 23-year-old Eddie Duncan. Following the killings in north Minneapolis, Duncan allegedly proceeded to a retail hub in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, where he was killed in a shootout with law enforcement.

Court records reveal that Duncan was recently released on bail, facing charges for fleeing law enforcement and possession of a firearm modified with an auto sear switch. His release on bail, despite concerns raised by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office about him posing a public safety risk, has ignited controversy. The attorney's office noted the risk and requested higher bail, but the judge ultimately set it at an amount Duncan was able to post.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is currently leading the investigation into the fatal police shooting in Brooklyn Center. The names of the victims in north Minneapolis have not yet been released, leaving their grieving family and the wider community to cope with the devastating loss.