Teen Sentenced to 23 Years for Nudieland Mass Shooting in Minneapolis

Dominic Burris, an 18-year-old, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in the mass shooting at the Nudieland concert venue in Minneapolis, which resulted in the death of local musician August Golden and injuries to six others. The shooting occurred on August 11, 2023, during a punk concert attended predominantly by members of the LGBTQ+ community. Burris was charged as an adult after pleading guilty to second-degree unpremeditated murder and first-degree assault, while his co-defendant, Cyrell Boyd, accepted a plea deal that allows him to serve time in a juvenile facility. Witnesses reported that Burris and Boyd made derogatory comments regarding the sexual orientation of attendees before opening fire. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty expressed that the incident caused 'immeasurable harm' and highlighted the importance of holding Burris accountable to protect public safety. The sentencing marks the conclusion of the prosecution for those involved in this tragic event.