Minneapolis Man Sentenced 400 Months for Hoodie-Related Murder Amid Wave of Violent Shootings

Two separate violent incidents in Minneapolis have resulted in murder charges against the perpetrators. William Howard Sanders IV was sentenced to over 33 years in prison for fatally shooting 24-year-old De'Jaun Hall after deeming him suspicious for wearing a hoodie on a sunny day; Sanders chased Hall and shot him multiple times, including after Hall attempted to surrender. In another case, Jermaine Jabaar Typray Baker was shot 13 times by Tyrone de Shun Childs Jr. during a robbery after Baker dared Childs to shoot him; Childs continued firing even after Baker fell and then rifled through his belongings before leaving the scene casually. Childs faces charges including second-degree murder, attempted robbery, and assault, with surveillance footage and phone data linking him to the crime. These incidents highlight ongoing violent crime challenges in Minneapolis, with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty emphasizing accountability while facing criticism over her prosecutorial policies. The cases underscore concerns about public safety amid a recent spike in violence in the city.