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Man fatally shot by Wright County deputy identified
BCA officials said the deputy initially said over the radio that the suspect was holding a knife, but later saw it was a pipe.
ST MICHAEL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) identified a man who was fatally shot by a Wright County deputy in St. Michael earlier this month and the deputy.
The BCA said Jeffrey Chapman, 67, of Albertville died from multiple gunshot wounds following the shooting in the early hours of Saturday, March 2.
“Austin Feenstra fired his department handgun. He has about 10 months of law enforcement experience and is on standard administrative leave,” according to the BCA news release.
Officials said Deputy Feenstra tried to pull over Chapman at around 4:45 a.m. for erratic driving. Chapman drove for about two blocks before he stopped his car on Ivory Avenue Northeast in St. Michael. According to the release, Chapman got out of his car and walked toward Deputy Feenstra.
Officials said Deputy Feenstra issued verbal commands but Chapman refused to obey and continued to walk towards him.
Deputy Feenstra kept retreating backward however Chapman followed him and at one point he pulled out “a length of pipe from his waistband,” according to the release.
Officials said Deputy Feenstra fired his weapon, shooting Chapman “multiple” times.
Deputies and first responders tried to save Chapman’s life, officials said, but they were unsuccessful and Chapman died at the scene.
BCA crime scene teams said they recovered a nine-inch metal pipe and bullet casings at the scene.
“Feenstra initially said over the radio that Chapman was holding a knife, but saw when he was providing medical aid that it was a length of pipe,” according to the release.
Officials said a folding knife was found in Chapman’s car but it was not involved in the incident.
“The Wright County Sheriff’s Office does not have body cameras so there is no body camera video of this incident,” according to the release.
Officials said a squad car camera captured a portion of the incident. BCA agents are reviewing “all available video.”
When the BCA investigation is complete, BCA officials will give its findings to the Wright County Attorney’s Office for review.
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“The Power of a Transformed Woman” is Twyla Martin’s raw, unapologetic story about strength, transformation and rising above trauma.
ST PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota author and motivational speaker has written a new book and is holding a panel discussion.
“The Power of a Transformed Woman” is Twyla Martin’s raw, unapologetic story about strength, transformation, and rising above trauma.
On Friday, Nov. 1, Martin will speak with a panel at CSPS Hall in St. Paul about her book release.
- Twyla Martin – Author
- Nekima Levy Armstrong – Civil rights attorney, activities, and community organizer
- Chantel Sings – Powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and performer
- Ashley DuBose – Singer, songwriter
- Jamela Pettiford – Vocalist and actress
- Lissa Jones – Speaker, advocate for African American history and culture
- Robin Hickman-Winfield – Producer, filmmaker, and CEO of SoulTouch Productions
- Alana Carrington – Creative professional with expertise in the arts, education, and community development
The letter penned by Lakes Area Vineyard lead pastor Troy Easton said Beau Shroyer of Detroit Lakes was “killed in an act of violence while serving Jesus” in Angola.
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The leader of a church in northwestern Minnesota announced in a letter to his congregation that one of its members was killed during a Christian mission trip to Africa.
The letter penned by Lakes Area Vineyard lead pastor Troy Easton said Beau Shroyer of Detroit Lakes was “killed in an act of violence while serving Jesus” in Angola, and that many details about Shroyer’s death are still unknown.
“At this point, there are many details about what’s happened that are still unknown, however, we have been in contact with his wife Jackie, and are doing what we can to come alongside them in this shocking and awful time,” the pastor’s letter said.
According to Easton, Shroyer and his wife shared five children.
Arrangements to celebrate Shroyer’s life are still uncertain, the letter read, but Easton said the church will share updates with the public when more information becomes available.
Easton’s letter indicates Shroyer was in Africa with SIM USA, an organization long involved in “cross-cultural missions.”
Investigators say 27-year-old Mayan Deng Mayan shot a man following an argument at the unlicensed party at an Uptown business.
MINNEAPOLIS — A man will serve a sentence of more than 34 years in prison after pleading guilty in a fatal shooting at an after-hours party in Minneapolis.
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says 27-year-old Mayan Deng Mayan was sentenced to 414 months, or 34 1/2 years in prison for the murder, which took place outside an Uptown Minneapolis business that was holding an after-bar party the morning of Sept. 18, 2022.
Police were dispatched to the Fade Barber Shop on the 1600 block of Harmon Place just before 5:30 a.m. and found 28-year-old Birahim Gildersleve of Rochester suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Gildersleve was rushed to Hennepin County Medical Center but did not survive.
Investigators learned the shooting followed a verbal argument outside the party and used surveillance video and a license plate reader to identify Mayan as the shooter. He was subsequently charged with second-degree murder.
“Mr. Mayan took the life of Birahim Gildersleve and in doing so, devastated Mr. Gildersleve’s loved ones and damaged a community,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. “There is no sentence that can repair the harm, but today’s sentence delivers accountability for Mr. Mayan and is in the interest of public safety.”
Mayan will be credited for 585 days already served.
