Minnesota homecoming shooting suspect released on bail after two days

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 08:00 · Archive

An 18-year-old accused of shooting two teenagers at a Minnesota high school homecoming was released on bond two days after his arrest.

Adam Abdihakeem Adam, 18, was released on a $100,000 bond on Saturday evening, just two days after his arrest in connection with a shooting at Eden Prairie High School's homecoming football game on 2 October. The incident injured an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old and forced the evacuation of the stadium.

Police allege that the violence began after two cars entered a car park and a fight involving about ten people broke out. The driver of one car allegedly opened fire on the victims and fled. Investigators identified Adam as the driver and say he was driving his brother's car. According to charging documents, authorities tracked his phone before, during and after the shooting. He allegedly then abandoned the phone and changed his number. A search of his St. Louis Park home found clothing matching what the shooter wore in surveillance video.

Adam faces two felony counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of second-degree riot while armed with a dangerous weapon. His next court appearance is scheduled for the Monday after his release. President Donald Trump's campaign team criticised the judge's decision to grant bail without conditions, with police statements linking the shooting to rival Somali gangs cited in their criticism.

How it is being reported

• Minnesota homecoming shooting suspect walks free two days after allegedly opening fire at high school football gameA Minnesota homecoming celebration shattered by gunfire has become the latest flashpoint over crime and bail after the accused shooter was released from jail just two days after his arrest.New York Post · 12 Oct, 07:50
• Minnesota homecoming shooting suspect out on bond after gunfire sends football fans fleeingAdam Abdihakeem Adam posted bond two days after his arrest in the Eden Prairie homecoming shooting, drawing sharp criticism from President Donald Trump's team.Fox News · 12 Oct, 00:25

In this story: Adam Abdihakeem Adam · Eden Prairie High School · Minnesota · Hennepin County

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