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No charges filed in Khalil Azad case
Officials said that based on the evidence uncovered in the investigation,” Azad died by tragic accidental drowning in Crystal Lake.”
ROBBINSDALE, Minn — On Monday, the Hennepin County Attorney announced that no evidence of inappropriate behavior by law enforcement was found and no charges will be filed in the death of Khalil Azad.
Police said on July 3, 2022, Azad fled a traffic stop after crashing his vehicle. Two days later, his body was found in Crystal Lake in Robbinsdale.
In the days after his death, the medical examiner concluded Azad died by accidental drowning. However, members of Azad’s family and the Robbinsdale community started questioning law enforcement’s official account. The public’s skepticism arose in late February, as social media posts started to circulate with graphic images purported to be the body of Azad.
In March, Robbinsdale police released both the body-worn and squad camera footage from three officers who responded to the initial traffic stop in response to the public’s push for answers. Also in March, Robbinsdale police requested an investigation into the case.
On Monday, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office sent out a news release that said: “Based on the evidence uncovered in the BCA’s investigation, Azad died by tragic accidental drowning in Crystal Lake.” The Hennepin County Medical Examiner conducted a full toxicology examination and autopsy. The report gives details about the condition of Azad’s body and indicates “no finding that any apparent injuries or Azad’s death were either self-inflicted or caused by another person.”
“My thoughts are with Khalil Azad’s family and loved ones in this difficult time,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said in the release. “Losing someone so young is devastating. Although this is not the result they hoped for, our victim support team remains available to help them through this extremely difficult time.”
Azad’s family, when reached by KARE 11 News, expressed disappointment.
“Clearly we’re disappointed. This is kind of shock to us,” Azad’s mother and sister said by phone.
Robbinsdale Police, which requested the independent BCA investigation, released a statement:
“Our continued sympathies and condolences go out to the Azad family. As seen on the body worn cameras, everyone involved in this incident was treated respectfully and compassionately by our officers in the Robbinsdale Police Department. This is the expectation of our staff,” Chief Foley added.
An internal policy investigation conducted by the Robbinsdale Police Department has also cleared any of its officers of any improper conduct as well.
Police are investigating after three men were shot early on Saturday morning.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating after three men were shot in the Ventura Village neighborhood early Saturday morning.
According to Minneapolis police, officers were called to the area around East 21st Street and South 15th Avenue around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Officers found three men had been shot. One of the men died and the two others were taken to the hospital with what police described as life-threatening injuries.
Officials said the shooting happened at a small homeless encampment.
Police have not announced any arrests as of Saturday morning.
KARE 11 will update this story as more information is made available.
This Halloween the chocolate shop is getting very festive.
MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, Minn. — A small sweet shop in a Minnesota river town has won some BIG awards for its chocolates.
St. Croix Chocolate Company in Marine on St. Croix has won national and international awards including Best of Show in this year’s America’s Division of the International Chocolate Awards.
Their chocolates are available at the St. Croix Chocolate Company kitchen or online.
This Halloween they are selling a Halloween Countdown Calendar that features 14 prize-winning recipes made into ghosts, bats, skulls and other spooky configurations. They also have a Boo Bag-handled tote that comes with their “best of” Halloween assortment.
Owner and Chocolatier, Robyn Dochterman, joined KARE 11 Saturday to share what St. Croix Chocolate Company has to offer.
MINNEAPOLIS — Making pasta at home is relatively simple, as long as you have the right tools.
October is National Pasta Month and Red Rabbit‘s Corporate Chef, Adam Lerner, joined KARE 11 Saturday to show us how to make homemade noodles in the confines of your own kitchen.
