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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 6/21/2024
SUBJECT: UPDATE: Shooting Incident: 6-21-2024
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer

NATURE OF INCIDENT: Shooting Incident
CASE NO.: 24084630
INCIDENT DATE: 6/21/2024
INCIDENT TIME: 7:10 a.m.
INCIDENT LOCATION: N 41st Ave W and W 5th St

UPDATE: Shooting Incident: 6-21-2024

1 p.m. UPDATE:

18-year-old Duluth resident Nathaniel Robarge and a 16-year-old juvenile male were transported to the St. Louis County Jail for pending charges of Aid and Abet Drive by Shooting and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm. 20-year-old Duluth resident Keshawn Cotton was lodged at the County Jail for a Felony Warrant. During the execution of a search warrant, a loaded firearm was recovered and seized.   

 

Statements from Mayor Reinert, Chief Ceynowa, and City Attorney Fralich:

“Gun violence of any kind is unacceptable in this community,” said Mayor Roger J. Reinert of today’s gun incident. “Western Duluth is family-friendly, safe, and neighborly. This incident in no way reflects the values of Western Duluth, nor is typical of Western Duluth. Our law enforcement professionals will use all the means they have at their disposal to ensure our community is safe.”

"Too often firearms in the hands of criminals are involved in incidents that turn violent. This shooting is a perfect example of that," said Chief Mike Ceynowa. "We want to ensure that members of the Duluth community stay safe in our neighborhoods and we will do all we can to ensure the wellbeing of all who live, work, and play here."

“The Duluth City Attorney’s Office remains committed to public safety in the City of Duluth,” said City Attorney Jessica Fralich. “We’re always working to enhance our public safety response, as the community’s safety is of utmost importance.”

 

6/21/2024 9 a.m. ORIGINAL:

Duluth Police responded to a report of a shooting incident that occurred in the area of N 41st Ave W and W 5th St. Witnesses observed involved parties enter a residence in the area. A short time later, occupants of the residence voluntarily exited and were detained by officers without incident.

So far there have been no injuries reported. The involved parties appear to be known to each other and there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time. This remains a very active and ongoing investigation.

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