Who was involved in the Minneapolis violence incident?

The incident involved 23-year-old Eddie Duncan, who allegedly killed two of his cousins, including a 14-year-old, before being killed in a police shootout.

Was Eddie Duncan considered a public safety risk?

Yes, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office noted Eddie Duncan as a public safety risk and requested a higher bail amount.

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Violent Weekend: Cousins Slain, Suspect Killed by Police

Q: What charges did Eddie Duncan face prior to the incident?

Eddie Duncan faced charges of fleeing law enforcement and possession of a firearm modified with an auto sear switch.

25 Feb

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Summary

Man allegedly killed two cousins before police shootout.
Suspect faced gun modification and flight charges.
Bail amount controversy highlighted by county attorney's office.

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.