Victims Mourned After St. Paul Apartment Office Shooting Linked to Garage Dispute
Families are remembering three victims, Dena Silcox, Adam Wilwerding, and Nansi Fuentes Zambrano, who were killed in a shooting at a St. Paul apartment leasing office. The shooting reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a garage rental contract. The suspect,…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 22, 2026 —
In St. Paul, families are grappling with the loss of three lives following a fatal shooting at an apartment leasing office. The victims have been identified as Dena Silcox, Adam Wilwerding, and Nansi Fuentes Zambrano.
Authorities report that the incident, which occurred at a St. Paul apartment complex’s leasing office, is believed to have originated from a disagreement concerning a garage rental contract. The circumstances surrounding the dispute and the events leading up to the shooting are under investigation.
The suspect, identified as Tsegaab Binessu, has been apprehended and is facing charges related to the deaths. The specific charges filed against Binessu are for second-degree murder. His bail has been set at $10 million.
Details regarding the timeline of the events, the exact nature of the dispute, and the specific roles of the victims and suspect are still emerging as law enforcement continues its investigation. Information regarding the leasing office’s operational status following the incident was not immediately available.
The community and the families of Silcox, Wilwerding, and Fuentes Zambrano are left to mourn the tragic loss. Further information is expected to be released by law enforcement agencies as the investigation progresses.
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