Man Charged In Vandalism Spree Against Somali-Owned Businesses, CBSLocal, 9/27/19
Harlin St. John, age 36 admitted to breaking the windows, claiming he did so in retaliation for someone shooting at his family members and he believed those who did were Somali. According to charging documents, St. John told officers “Somali people are selling meth and heroin to Native people” and he hates “the Somalis.”
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2019/09/27/harlin-st-john-seward-minneapolis-somali-business-vandalism-hate-crimes/
Harlin St. John, of Minneapolis, faces two counts of first-degree property damage, two counts of second-degree property damage because of bias and one count of third-degree property damage because of bias. The damage caused to the businesses is estimated at more than $8,000.
In a statement, investigators say St. John admitted to breaking the windows, claiming he did so in retaliation for someone shooting at his family members and he believed those who did were Somali.
Other cases have been submitted to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, and officials say additional charges are likely. St. John is expected to make his first court appearance Monday.
Add another vandalized Somali-American-owned business: Lakes Pharmacy 2423 E Franklin Ave (see OP for 4 others)
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