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Minneapolis Police Chase Ends in Fatal Crash, Two Women Killed

9/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A police chase in Minneapolis ended with a crash, killing two women and injuring a child.
Victims Marisa Ardys Casebolt and Liberty Borg, both 25, were uninvolved in the pursuit.
Suspect Troy Mike Payton, 45, fled police after a carjacking and fired shots.
He crashed a maroon Ford Explorer, attempted another carjacking, and stole a black Volkswagen.
Payton was arrested with non-life-threatening injuries; police recovered a firearm.

History

Historical Context

The Black Lives Matter movement intensified in 2015 after the police shooting of Jamar Clark in Minneapolis, sparking over 1,000 protests demanding accountability. This ongoing struggle against systemic police violence is underscored by the recent deaths of Marisa Ardys Casebolt and Liberty Borg during a police chase, reigniting calls for reform and community safety amid rising violence and carjackings.

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Story summary

A police chase in Minneapolis ended with a crash, killing two women and injuring a child.
Victims Marisa Ardys Casebolt and Liberty Borg, both 25, were uninvolved in the pursuit.
Suspect Troy Mike Payton, 45, fled police after a carjacking and fired shots.
He crashed a maroon Ford Explorer, attempted another carjacking, and stole a black Volkswagen.
Payton was arrested with non-life-threatening injuries; police recovered a firearm.

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