Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, November 8, 2026 — A man from Brooklyn Center has entered a guilty plea in connection with a drive-by shooting that resulted in the paralysis of a football player. The individual pleaded guilty to the charge of aiding and abetting second-degree assault.

The legal proceedings stem from a drive-by shooting incident. While the summary does not specify the exact date of the incident, it states that the shooting led to a football player sustaining paralyzing injuries. The exact nature of the assistance provided by the defendant, which led to the charge of aiding and abetting, was not detailed in the provided information.

The Brooklyn Center man’s plea is a significant development in the case. Second-degree assault typically involves causing bodily harm to another person. The charge of aiding and abetting means the individual is held responsible for assisting or encouraging another person to commit the crime.

The football player’s paralysis represents a severe consequence of the shooting. Further details regarding the victim’s identity, the football player’s team, or the specific circumstances surrounding the shooting were not provided in the summary. The name of the Brooklyn Center man who pleaded guilty was also not disclosed.

Information regarding the sentencing date or any potential penalties associated with the plea was not available. Similarly, details about the timeline from the incident to the guilty plea, or whether other individuals are involved or facing charges, were not included in the available summary.

This case highlights the serious repercussions of gun violence, particularly when it results in life-altering injuries to victims. The legal process will continue as sentencing is determined for the man who pleaded guilty.


Story summarized from the original created by Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald) on www.fox9.com, see more information here.

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