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- calendar_today October 12, 2026
Charges Filed in Eden Prairie Shooting Incident
Four men are facing criminal charges related to a violent altercation that occurred prior to gunfire at an Eden Prairie High School football game on October 2, 2026. Hennepin County District Court has charged the men with third-degree riot following a fight that led to an evacuation and postponement of the game due to a shooting at the scene.
Details of the High School Fight and Shooting
The incident took place as Eden Prairie played Minnetonka at Eden Prairie High School. According to court filings, Musab Ibrahim Aden, 18, of St. Paul, was among several individuals removed from the game for a disturbance that allegedly included the display of gang signs. As Aden and his group headed to their vehicles, two cars approached, and occupants engaged in a physical altercation with the group. During this confrontation, the sole occupant of a black Hyundai Sonata, believed by police to be Adam Abdihakeem Adam, 18, retrieved a firearm and shot Aden along with another individual.
The shooting prompted a stoppage and evacuation of the football game, with authorities stating that both the fight and gunfire are believed to be associated with Somali gangs operating in the Twin Cities area. Police reports link the incident to an ongoing pattern of gang violence that began escalating in September.
Additional Individuals Charged and Gang Connections
Alongside Musab Ibrahim Aden, Abdirahman Jama, 18, was also charged after police found his cell phone at the shooting scene. Mahamed Ali Haji, 20, of Savage, faces charges after cell phone data placed him at the Eden Prairie shooting. Omar Adan Abdullahi, 19, of Burnsville, was charged for his alleged involvement and is believed to own one of the vehicles used by the suspects. At the time of reporting, attorneys for those charged had not been listed in court records.
Adam Abdihakeem Adam, the alleged shooter, stands charged with assault. He was released from jail after posting a $100,000 bond and appeared in court on Monday.
Suggested Motive: Retaliatory Shooting in Bloomington
Court documents also indicate that Jama, Haji, and Abdullahi are linked to a separate shooting incident in Bloomington on October 6, 2026. Shortly before 1 a.m., Bloomington police responded to gunfire at 10112 Harriet Avenue South, finding numerous discharged shell casings and three victims or witnesses—Jama, Haji, and Abdullahi. The three were reportedly dropping off Jama after playing basketball in Minneapolis when multiple unknown suspects approached and fired at them and their vehicle, striking it in several locations. Approximately 100 shots were reported during this gunfire incident, which authorities suspect may have been a retaliatory shooting tied to ongoing gang conflicts in nearby jurisdictions.
Police Investigation and Public Response
Investigators believe all participants in these incidents are associated with Somali gangs. Police intelligence suggests that at least two of the three men involved in both shootings have been linked to East African gang activity and have prior involvement in shootings and weapons offenses. The surge in violence has drawn public concern over gang violence in the Twin Cities suburbs and elicited varying reactions from officials and community members.
Extreme Risk Protection Order Filed
In response to the Bloomington shooting, a petition for an extreme risk protection order was filed by Bloomington police on Monday. The order seeks to bar Jama from purchasing or possessing firearms, citing his and his associates' involvement in recent shootings and alleged attempts to obscure the underlying causes during police interviews. The court filings emphasize concerns over continued twin cities violence involving Somali gangs.
Source: startribune.com.
