Man Charged with Arson in Twin Minneapolis Ice Cream Shop Firebombings

Firomsa Ahmed Umar, a 30-year-old man from Fridley, has been charged with two counts of first-degree arson for allegedly firebombing Fletcher's Ice Cream and Cafe in Minneapolis twice within a 15-hour span. The incidents involved Molotov cocktails thrown at the business, causing broken windows and damage to the interior and sidewalk. Umar was arrested shortly after the second attack during a traffic stop, where police found a gasoline container in his vehicle. Fletcher's Ice Cream, which prominently displays a large LGBTQ+ Pride flag, has become a focal point for community support following the attacks, though prosecutors have not confirmed a bias motive. Owner Jason Fletcher suspects the attacks may be related to the inclusive Pride flag displayed at the shop. The suspect remains in custody with bail set at $100,000, and his first court appearance is scheduled for Thursday.