Ramsey County Sheriff Proposes Regional Task Force for Somali Gang Activity
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher will present a plan for a regional task force aimed at addressing Somali gang activity. This announcement follows recent shootings in Eden Prairie and Edina that authorities have linked to such activity.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, October 6, 2026 — Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is set to unveil a proposal for the creation of a regional task force. The initiative is designed to address concerns surrounding Somali gang activity in the area.
The announcement comes in the wake of recent shooting incidents in Eden Prairie and Edina. Authorities have indicated that these events are connected to the targeted gang activity. The specific details of Sheriff Fletcher’s plan for the task force, including its structure, proposed members, and operational scope, are expected to be presented soon.
Information regarding the timeline for the task force’s formation, its specific objectives beyond addressing Somali gang activity, or the jurisdictions it would encompass has not yet been publicly disclosed. Similarly, the exact nature of the linkage between the recent shootings and the gang activity, as well as any specific outcomes from ongoing investigations into those incidents, were not detailed in the initial announcement.
Sheriff Fletcher’s proposal aims to consolidate resources and enhance coordination among law enforcement agencies to more effectively combat the issue. The need for such a collaborative approach has reportedly been underscored by the recent incidents in Eden Prairie and Edina. Further information is anticipated to be released following Sheriff Fletcher’s presentation of the plan.
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