Full Breakdown
Fatal Carjacking and High-Speed Chase in Minneapolis
9/5/2025, 9:46:51 PM
Overview of the Incident
On September 4, 2025, a violent carjacking and subsequent high-speed chase in Minneapolis resulted in the deaths of two women and serious injuries to a child. The suspect, 45-year-old Troy Mike Payton, also known as Edward Tiki Arrington, faces multiple charges at both state and federal levels, including carjacking resulting in death and fleeing a police officer resulting in death.
Sequence of Events
The chaotic series of events began shortly after 8 a.m. when Minneapolis police received reports of a man with a gun near East Lake Street and Fourth Avenue South. Witnesses described Payton driving a maroon Ford Explorer recklessly, swerving into oncoming traffic and even onto sidewalks. After crashing into a white Infiniti SUV, he attempted to carjack the driver at gunpoint but was unsuccessful. He then successfully carjacked a black Volkswagen Passat from a woman, threatening her with a firearm before fleeing the scene.
Payton continued to drive dangerously, firing gunshots as he sped through the city. At approximately 8:36 a.m., police initiated a pursuit after locating him in north Minneapolis. The chase ended just minutes later when Payton ran a red light at the intersection of Penn Avenue North and Olson Memorial Highway, colliding with a blue Ford Focus carrying two women, Marisa Ardys Casebolt and Liberty Borg, both 25 years old, and a 6-year-old boy.
Casualties and Injuries
The crash resulted in the immediate deaths of Casebolt and Borg, while the child sustained bilateral femur fractures and a traumatic brain injury. He was hospitalized but is expected to survive. Payton was also injured in the crash and was taken to North Memorial Health Hospital for treatment.
Legal Charges and Consequences
Payton faces serious legal repercussions, including two counts of fleeing a police officer resulting in death and one count of fleeing resulting in great bodily harm at the state level. Federal charges include carjacking and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum of 25 years in prison, with the possibility of life imprisonment. Carjacking resulting in death is also a death penalty-eligible crime.
Official Statements and Responses
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara expressed deep concern over the incident, stating, “This is a very devastating incident with very heartbreaking consequences.” He emphasized the importance of stringent pursuit policies, noting that police only engage in pursuits when there is an immediate threat to public safety. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson lamented the loss of life, stating, “Two young women should be alive today. Instead, their lives were cut short by a senseless crime committed by a career criminal.”
Criticism and Community Impact
The incident has reignited public concern regarding violent crime in Minneapolis. Community members and officials have called for tougher penalties for violent offenders, highlighting the need for effective measures to ensure public safety. The Minneapolis Police Department's pursuit policy has also come under scrutiny, as the department balances the need for immediate apprehension against the risks posed to the public during high-speed chases.
What's Next
Payton is scheduled to make his first court appearance, and the investigation into the events surrounding the carjacking and crash is ongoing. Authorities are expected to pursue additional charges as the investigation unfolds.