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Minneapolis Gang Shooting Claims Four Lives, Community Mourns

5/6/2025

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In a tragic incident in Minneapolis, a gang-related mass shooting claimed the lives of four Native Americans, including 28-year-old LeRas Francis Rainey. The suspect, James Duane Ortley, 34, is charged with multiple murders after a survivor identified him. As the community mourns, there are urgent calls for healing amidst fears of retaliatory violence. Ortley's bail is set at $2 million.

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Story summary

In a tragic incident in Minneapolis, a gang-related mass shooting claimed the lives of four Native Americans, including 28-year-old LeRas Francis Rainey. The suspect, James Duane Ortley, 34, is charged with multiple murders after a survivor identified him. As the community mourns, there are urgent calls for healing amidst fears of retaliatory violence. Ortley's bail is set at $2 million.