Police Raise Reward to $10,000 on Innocent Bystander Murder

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The Minneapolis Police Department has increased the reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for a murder that took place in May.

Anyone who provides such information is eligible for a cash reward of up to $10,000, according to a news release.

Upon arrival, officers located a woman sitting in a vehicle who had suffered a gunshot wound. The victim, Birdell Beeks, was transported to North Memorial Medical Center by ambulance where she died a short time later.

Officers have conducted focused directed patrol and performed additional community engagement in this area since then. Despite people being strongly encouraged to speak with officers, this case remains unsolved.

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