Saint Paul Police Department

NEWS RELEASE: Saint Paul Police Investigating Homicide in Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Shortly after 7 a.m. on November 6, officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Mounds Boulevard following multiple 911 reports of a two-vehicle crash. One of the vehicles had struck a tree. The adult male driver of the vehicle that struck the tree was found inside suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Officers and Saint Paul Fire medics responded to the scene and pronounced the male deceased. Officers secured the area, and members of the Homicide Unit are investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting. Prior to the crash, witnesses reported hearing what they believed were gunshots in the area. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to positively identify the victim and determine the exact cause and manner of death. This information, along with any additional updates, will be released through the Saint Paul Police Department’s Facebook and X accounts. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact our Homicide Unit at 651-266-5650. This is Saint Paul’s 16th homicide of 2026. # # #

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: We will hold a media availability regarding today’s death investigation at 1:30 p.m. at SPPD Headquarters (367 Grove Street).

DEATH INVESTIGATION: Saint Paul police officers are currently conducting a death investigation in the 900 block of Mounds Boulevard. Additional information forthcoming.

Community members, we want to thank you. Over the past several months, we have turned to you through social media for help. We have asked for your assistance in locating missing persons, identifying those responsible for seriously injuring members of our community, and helping investigators locate a sexual assault suspect. And each time, you’ve answered the call. Your help has reunited missing individuals with their families and assisted investigators in holding those responsible for violent crimes accountable. On behalf of the Chief, the department's leadership team, and all our sworn officers and professional staff, thank you, Saint Paul. Your partnership makes our community safer for everyone.

FATAL CRASH UPDATE The pedestrian struck and killed yesterday at the intersection of Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue has been identified as Karen A. McElveen, 69, of Apple Valley, MN. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further information is available at this time.

UPDATE TO ACTIVE POLICE INCIDENT The police incident has resolved. The shelter in place has been lifted. Thank you for your understanding. At 4:47 p.m., Saint Paul police officers were called to the 1000 block of Ross Avenue East on the report of a shooting. Preliminary information indicates that the suspect, an adult male, was repeatedly firing a firearm. Luckily, no one was injured. The man barricaded himself inside a residence. Saint Paul police officers, negotiators, and members of the SWAT team surrounded the residence. The man eventually exited the residence without further incident. The man has since been taken into custody. No injuries were reported. No further information is available.

ACTIVE POLICE INCIDENT There is an active police incident on the 1000 block of Ross Avenue. Please avoid the area. If you are nearby, please shelter in place unless directed differently by police. An update will be provided when available. More information will be shared at a later time.

FATAL CRASH UPDATE Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue has been reopened. Just after 8 a.m., Saint Paul police officers responded to the intersection of Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue for a report of a pedestrian crash with injuries. Preliminary information suggests the pedestrian, an adult female, was struck by a dump truck while crossing Cleveland Avenue. Saint Paul Fire medics pronounced the woman deceased on scene. The driver, an adult male, remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. No signs of impairment were observed. The intersection was closed while our Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Forensic Services units processed the scene. No further information is available at this time.

FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION Please avoid the intersection of Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue as it will be closed until further notice for a fatal crash investigation. An update will be sent when the intersection is open. More information on the crash will be provided later today.

HOMICIDE UPDATE The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim in Saturday’s homicide on the 700 block of 6th Street East as Keonte O. Williams, 18, of Mahtomedi, MN. There are no further updates at this time.

NEWS RELEASE: Saint Paul Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood At approximately 6:45 p.m., Saint Paul Police officers responded to a residence on the 700 block of 6th Street East following a report of multiple shots fired. As officers arrived on scene, an adult male was admitted at Regions Hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. He received medical treatment but ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased a short time later. It is believed that the victim was shot at the scene on 6th Street East. Officers at the scene located multiple shell casings and conducted a safety sweep of the residence to check for additional victims. None were located. Saint Paul Police homicide investigators are working to determine what led up to the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to positively identify the victim and determine their exact cause of death. This information, along with any updates on the case, will be released on the Saint Paul Police Department’s Facebook and X accounts. This is the 15th homicide of 2026 in Saint Paul. # # #

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: Saint Paul police officers are investigating a shooting on the 700 block of 6th Street East where one person has died. Additional information forthcoming.

NEWS RELEASE: Sexual Assault Suspect Taken into Custody, Public Safety Alert Canceled The Saint Paul Police Department has apprehended a sexual assault suspect who had been wanted for an attempted kidnapping and burglary on October 22, 2026. Shortly before 2 p.m. on October 24, 2026, Saint Paul Police received a report of a man walking in the area of Dale Street North and Wheelock Parkway West who matched the description of the wanted suspect. Officers responded and took the man into custody without incident. The individual has been positively identified as the wanted suspect, 27-year-old Eduart Gomez Ochoa. Gomez Ochoa was transported to the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center, where he is being held on kidnapping and first-degree burglary charges. We want to thank the public for their assistance and vigilance. With this apprehension, the public safety alert has been canceled. # # #

* * * PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT * * * The Saint Paul Police Department is issuing a public safety alert and requesting the public’s assistance in locating a sexual assault suspect. On October 22, 2026, at approximately 9:10 a.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Como Avenue following a report of an adult male suspect attempting to pull an adult female victim from her apartment through a window. An arrest warrant has been issued for 27-year-old Eduart Gomez Ochoa in connection to this alleged kidnapping and burglary. Earlier this year, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office charged Gomez Ochoa with second-degree criminal sexual conduct and burglary for allegedly breaking into an apartment and sexually assaulting a female minor on the 1500 block of Westminster Street on May 7, 2026. If you see Gomez Ochoa or have information regarding his whereabouts, please call 911 immediately. Do not approach or attempt to confront him.

Meet two unique teams who share a special connection. Officer Emily Higgins and Zara specialize in narcotics detection, with Zara being the only female K9 in the department. Officer Sean Higgins and Darby specialize in firearms detection, with Darby being the first and only dog of his kind in Saint Paul. Coincidentally, Emily and Sean don’t just share a bond to serve with purpose, they’re also siblings. Learn more about the more than 30+ specialized units that operate within SPPD and join us at stpaul.gov/police.

Our thoughts are with the @MinneapolisPD and the @CityMinneapolis following today’s horrific mass shooting that resulted in multiple people killed and injured — among those hurt are three Minneapolis officers. Saint Paul Police is assisting our law enforcement partners and you may see some of our officers in Minneapolis. Please join us in keeping the victims, the injured officers, and all first responders in your thoughts.

NEWS RELEASE: Second Person Charged in Connection with Stolen Suni Lee Statue A second person has been charged in connection with a stolen bronze statue of Olympic gold medalist gymnast Suni Lee. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on August 28, 2026, officers responded to a residence on the 900 block of Forest Street following reports of shots fired. A search warrant was obtained and officers recovered multiple firearms and ammunition from inside the home. In addition, officers located the statue of Suni Lee, which had been reported stolen from Phalen Regional Park on July 31, 2025. The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office charged Da’Shawn T. Caradine, 22, of Saint Paul, with felony receiving stolen property. Today, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office also charged Tamica N. Bazinet, 44, of Saint Paul, with felony receiving stolen property. No arrests have been made in connection with the initial shots fired call at this time. # # #

HOMICIDE UPDATE The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim in Saturday’s homicide on the 600 block of Park Street as DeMarcus S. Gibson-Beard, 27, of Saint Paul. The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has charged Alvin J. Smith, 20, of Saint Paul, with second-degree murder in relation to this homicide. There are no further updates at this time.