Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, October 8, 2026 — Kashmir McReynolds, who previously worked as a violence interrupter with the organization 21 Days of Peace, has been acquitted in federal court. The charges against McReynolds were related to a shooting incident that occurred in north Minneapolis in March 2025.

Court documents and reports indicate that McReynolds was accused of actions taken during the March 2025 incident. According to the summary provided, he reportedly returned fire after shots were fired in his direction. The legal proceedings concluded with his acquittal in federal court.

McReynolds was known for his work as a violence interrupter, a role typically involving community-based efforts to prevent gun violence by mediating conflicts and intervening in potentially violent situations. His affiliation was with 21 Days of Peace, an organization focused on reducing peace in communities.

The specific details of the March 2025 shooting, including the exact location within north Minneapolis, the number of individuals involved, or the outcomes for any other parties, were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the nature of the charges that led to the federal court case and the specific evidence presented during the trial were not detailed. The summary states only that McReynolds was acquitted of charges stemming from the event where he reportedly returned fire after shots were directed at him.

The outcome of the federal trial signifies that the court found insufficient evidence or determined that McReynolds’ actions were justified under the circumstances presented, leading to his acquittal.


Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Pattee on kstp.com, see more information here.

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