Minnesota homecoming shooting suspect released on bond, drawing political criticism
An 18-year-old accused of firing shots outside an Eden Prairie high school homecoming football game was released after posting a $100,000 bond, jail records show. He faces two felony assault counts and a riot charge in connection with injuries to two teenagers. The release drew criticism from President Trump's Rapid Response 47 account, which pointed to police statements about rival Somali gangs.
Adam Abdihakeem Adam, 18, was booked Oct. 8 and left Hennepin County Jail at 7:04 p.m. Oct. 10 after a $100,000 bond, records show. He faces two felony second-degree assault counts involving a dangerous weapon and one count of second-degree riot while armed. His next hearing is Monday afternoon.
Prosecutors allege he fired outside Eden Prairie High School's Oct. 2 homecoming game, wounding a 17- and an 18-year-old and forcing fans to evacuate. Investigators say a fight among roughly 10 people preceded the gunfire; phone tracking, surveillance clothing and an arrest near Highway 55 and Penn Avenue followed. President Trump's Rapid Response 47 account criticized the release.
The case may deepen public debate over bail and youth violence, affecting students, families, and residents around Eden Prairie who could feel less secure at school events. It may also increase scrutiny of Somali communities, risking unfair generalizations from allegations about rival gangs. As the court process unfolds, victims, the accused, and local officials could face heightened attention, with political reactions potentially shaping trust in the justice system.