Photos: New 'Persons Of Interest' Sought In Twin Cities Fires

MINNEAPOLIS — Federal authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying more persons of interest connected to investigations of fires set in Minneapolis during the unrest following the death of George Floyd.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says it's looking for people connected to blazes set at Minnesota Transitions Charter School, the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, and an Auto Zone.

"Progress has been steady in the Minneapolis fire investigations, and we are at a point where we need help identifying people," said Assistant Special Agent Jeff Reed in a news release.

"These arsons are adversely impacting our communities, business owners, employees and their families. ATF is committed to working with our local, state, and federal partners to identify and prosecute the perpetrators."

In addition to identifying persons of interest, investigators are still looking to the public for photos or videos from the nights of unrest the Twin Cities. They are specifically looking for photos or videos of people starting fires or adding additional material or accelerants to any of the business property fires in the Twin Cities.

Anyone with information on the identification and whereabouts of these individuals (photos above) is asked to contact ATF. Call 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477), email ATFTips@atf.gov, or submit information anonymously via ReportIt.com or the Report It mobile app.