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Amos Ferrier Killed in Minneapolis Theft; Two Arrested

5/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Amos Ferrier, a veteran internship director, was killed during an attempted vehicle theft in south Minneapolis.
Police say Ferrier was thrown from a hood and two women, 18 and 19, were arrested Tuesday.
Police Chief Brian O'Hara said the arrests bring hope for justice and thanked investigators.
A memorial with flowers, flags and a white cross stands outside the shop, which stays closed as staff mourn Ferrier.

History

Historical Context

The 1992 Federal Anti-Car Theft Act created aggravated vehicle-taking punishable by up to two years, fourteen if death. The Supreme Court later examined its “conditional intent” rule in Holloway v. United States (1999). Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara’s 2024 homicide probe of a stolen vehicle therefore relies on this federal framework.

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Story summary

Amos Ferrier, a veteran internship director, was killed during an attempted vehicle theft in south Minneapolis.
Police say Ferrier was thrown from a hood and two women, 18 and 19, were arrested Tuesday.
Police Chief Brian O'Hara said the arrests bring hope for justice and thanked investigators.
A memorial with flowers, flags and a white cross stands outside the shop, which stays closed as staff mourn Ferrier.

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