Thursday, October 11, 2012
Eric Rivers, critically injured, now joins UPS Driver Keith Basinski among the fatalities from Andrew Engeldinger's Sept. 27 rampage at Accent Signage in Minneapolis.
Eric Rivers of St. Paul, a manager who was critically injured in the Sept. 27 shooting at Accent Signage in Minneapolis, has died, the Star Tribune reported. His family decided to take him off life support at Hennepin County Medical Center, according to Fox 9. Here is a statement from Rivers' family, released on a HCMC news blog: “Eric Rivers passed away peacefully last night. We are grateful for the incredible courage displayed by the men and women who responded to the emergency and the wonderful medical team at Hennepin County Medical Center, who cared for Eric. At this time, the family asks for privacy as we deal with this personal tragedy. We thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.” Thursday marks two weeks since Richfield …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Engeldinger was charged fleeing a police officer and reckless driving.
Richfield native Andrew Engeldinger, the man who killed five people and wounded three others in a shooting at a Minneapolis business last week, was arrested in 1997 after fleeing police and crashing his car. Police originally reported that Engeldinger had no prior record. According to an MPR article, was driving with an expired vehicle registration in Bloomington on Jan. 21, 1997 when a police officer in a squad car motioned for him to pull over. Engeldinger proceeded to accelerated between 90 and 100 mph and ran a red light before crashing into a fence by Highway 62. "I didn't think you guys could leave your city," the incident report quoted Engeldinger as saying. "I figured if I made it to Richfield I was okay. But when you kept going, I…
Monday, October 1, 2012
Memorials have occurred or been set for many of those who died following the incident at Accent Signage Systems, Inc. last Thursday.
While two victims remain hospitalized at HCMC, funeral services for those who died following the shooting incident at Accent Signage Systems, Inc. in Minneapolis are underway. Company founder Reuven Rahamim, 61, of St. Louis Park, was honored Sunday at Beth El Synagogue in his hometown. Services for Rami Cooks, 62, of Minnetonka, were also held Sunday. Ron Edberg, 58, of Brooklyn Center, will be remembered at a 7 p.m. Tuesday service at Methven-Taylor Funeral Home in Anoka. A funeral for Jacob Beneke, 34, of Maple Grove, is scheduled for noon Wednesday at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home in Brooklyn Center. Plans have not been publicized for UPS driver Keith Basinski, 50, of Spring Lake Park or the man responsible for the deaths, Andrew …
A wrap-up of police, fire and court incidents in the west metro for the week of Sept. 23-29, 2012, including report promoting prostitution and drug possessions.
The following is a collection of articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story. Gunman Opens Fire, Kills Four, Self at Minneapolis Business A shooting Thursday at a Minneapolis neighborhood business has sent ripples throughout the Twin Cities as victims are identified. The suspect, who witnesses said was released from his job earlier that day, killed himself. Man Gets 28 Months in Prison For Robbing Strip Club Patron Antonio James Jackson was charged with robbing a man earlier this summer and sentenced on Aug. 31. Two Charged …
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Incidents similar to that at Accent Signage Systems, Inc. happen 50 to 70 times a year throughout the country.
Andrew Engeldinger, 36, opened fire at the business last week, ultimately killing four and wounding three others before turning the gun on himself.
Editor's Note: The following statement was released by Accent Signage Systems, Inc. Sunday morning. We are all deeply shocked and horrified by last week’s events at Accent Signage Systems, Inc. Accent Signage mourns the death of our founder, three dear employees and a treasured friend. We continue to pray for our colleagues who are recovering from their injuries. This senseless act has devastated us, but it will not destroy us. We fully intend to honor the memories of our colleagues and friends by continuing to grow the company they helped build through their hard work and dedication. We are incredibly grateful to our customers, vendors and suppliers for their show of support during our most difficult time. They have been understanding …
This week's selection also includes tongue-in-cheek names for a suburb's neighborhoods, the results of an investigation into an officer's death and a perfume heist.
Editor's Note: Every week we provide a recap of the top stories from the following Patch sites: Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Six of our Patch towns had connections to Thursday's shooting at Accent Signage Systems in Minneapolis. Shooting Victim From SLP Was a 'Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather' Reuven Rahamim attended St. Louis Park's Beth El Synagogue, where he was on the board of directors. Spring Lake Park Man among 6 Killed in Minneapolis, MN Shooting 'Nice UPS Man' Keith Basinski died at Access Signage in Bryn Mawr neighborhood—'wrong place, wrong time,' according to police. Maple Grove Man Identified as …
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Six people, including the shooter, died following the incident at Accent Signage Systems. Two others remain in the care of HCMC.
The names of all those who died following the mass shooting at Accent Signage Systems in Minneapolis have been released along with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's reports. Andrew Engeldinger, 36 Andrew Engeldinger of Minneapolis was the shooter involved in Thursday's incident. Engeldinger was a Richfield native who reportedly struggled with mental illness for many years. After being let go from his job at Accent Signage Systems, he returned and carried out the shootings. He then turned the gun on himself. The medical examiner's report states he died after a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head. Richfield Patch: UPDATED: Family of Andrew Engeldinger Still Reside In Richfield Rami Cooks, 62 Rami Cooks of Minnetonka was one of …
Friday, September 28, 2012
Richfield's congressional representative expresses his sadness for the Thursday shootings at a Minneapolis business.
Following the Thursday shootings at a Minneapolis business that left five dead, including the shooter, and others critically injured, Congressman Keith Ellison expressed his sadness in a statement Friday. "I am deeply saddened by last night's deadly shooting at Accent Signage in Minneapolis, and my thoughts are with the families of those lost," he said. "Now is a time for the Minneapolis metropolitan community to come together in mourning and solidarity." Accent Signage Systems is a small interior signage company that specializes in American with Disabilities Act-compliant signs after developing a patented method to create Braille signs. "Accent has been a model for export practices in Minneapolis," Ellison said. "Just a few weeks ago, I …
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6:44 am on Sunday, October 7, 2012
Is the point of sharing this detail to suggest that any 20 yr old kid who thinks the cops operate by 'Dukes of Hazard' rules may be a danger to society? Is it just me, or does the headline kind of lead into it that way - as in "OMG! This guy was a real bada&&!!!" No, I just think his criminal history would be interesting if it was more impactful; either recent, and/or very active with multiple … more ›