From the Minneapolis Star Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/467/story/1059800.html
In the attack at the Warehouse District light-rail station, a 17-year-old suspected gang member is facing first-degree aggravated robbery charges for his role in the beating of the 21-year-old man.
According to a court document, Tyrone L. Morris was the lookout while three others robbed and kicked the man. They took about $170 and his cash card.
Morris and other suspects were captured on surveillance videotape from the train station and about 45 minutes later on Block E. Morris denied beating or robbing the victim and said he "just seen a dude getting beat up," the document said. The other three suspects have not been charged.
Although armed robberies have occurred at several light-rail stations, the March 7 beating appears to be the most violent crime committed at a station. Bob Gibbons, spokesman for Metro Transit, said he isn't aware of any other violent acts against a passenger at a station.
Crime alerts were issued and warning signs were posted at two south Minneapolis stations where robberies happened in December and January, he said. A juvenile was charged in connection with those robberies, he said.
Authorities did not issue a public warning immediately after the March 7 robbery. Gibbons said that's because it was an isolated incident. Authorities continue to investigate it.
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In the attack at the Warehouse District light-rail station, a 17-year-old suspected gang member is facing first-degree aggravated robbery charges for his role in the beating of the 21-year-old man.
According to a court document, Tyrone L. Morris was the lookout while three others robbed and kicked the man. They took about $170 and his cash card.
Morris and other suspects were captured on surveillance videotape from the train station and about 45 minutes later on Block E. Morris denied beating or robbing the victim and said he "just seen a dude getting beat up," the document said. The other three suspects have not been charged.
Although armed robberies have occurred at several light-rail stations, the March 7 beating appears to be the most violent crime committed at a station. Bob Gibbons, spokesman for Metro Transit, said he isn't aware of any other violent acts against a passenger at a station.
Crime alerts were issued and warning signs were posted at two south Minneapolis stations where robberies happened in December and January, he said. A juvenile was charged in connection with those robberies, he said.
Authorities did not issue a public warning immediately after the March 7 robbery. Gibbons said that's because it was an isolated incident. Authorities continue to investigate it.
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