Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting at Sheriff’s Sergeant and K-9
A man, identified as 25-year-old Dmonte Leanna, has been charged with multiple felonies, including attempted murder, for allegedly firing a handgun at a Ramsey County sergeant and the sergeant's K-9 partner during a road rage incident in Maplewood. The confrontation…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 20, 2026 —
Maplewood, MN – Dmonte Leanna, 25, faces multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, in connection with an incident in Maplewood where he allegedly fired a handgun at a Ramsey County sheriff’s sergeant and the sergeant’s K-9 partner. The charges stem from a road rage confrontation that occurred recently.
According to authorities, the incident began when Leanna reportedly yelled at a woman. This was followed by a pursuit and alleged threats directed at the woman. The situation escalated when Leanna is accused of firing a weapon at the unmarked vehicle belonging to the Ramsey County sergeant, who was present during the altercation. The sergeant’s K-9 partner was also in the vehicle at the time of the alleged shooting.
Leanna was apprehended by law enforcement later in Minneapolis. The specific details regarding the timeline of events leading to the apprehension and the exact dates of the incident were not provided.
The charges against Leanna include attempted murder, and other felonies related to the discharge of a firearm during a dangerous situation. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. Further details regarding the investigation’s progress and any additional charges are pending.
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