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Arrests made in connection to death of Amos Ferrier during attempt to thwart Minneapolis auto theft
Alpha News ^ | May 20, 2026 | Crime Watch MN

Posted on 05/22/2026 1:22:10 PM PDT by Red Badger

The incident occurred on Friday outside Rick's Coffee Bar on the 5400 block of 43rd Avenue South, when police said Ferrier interrupted the theft of his vehicle.

Janaya Samiah Frost, top left, and Riniyah Brinique Allen, bottom left (Hennepin County Sheriff's Office); Right: Amos Ferrier/Rick's Coffee Bar

Minneapolis police say they’ve arrested two women in connection to the death of Amos Ferrier, who died after attempting to stop his vehicle from being stolen.

The incident occurred on Friday outside Rick’s Coffee Bar on the 5400 block of 43rd Avenue South, when police said Ferrier interrupted the theft of his vehicle. The two perpetrators retreated and fled in the vehicle they arrived in. Ferrier, 38, was either struck by the suspect vehicle or jumped on the hood and was thrown from the vehicle, sustaining a serious head injury that turned fatal two days later on Sunday.

The Minneapolis Police Department issued a statement on the arrests late Tuesday:

“Chief O’Hara announced that the Minneapolis Police Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested two women for their alleged involvement in the death of a man who died days after being injured during an attempted auto theft.

The Minneapolis Police Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) made probable cause arrests of 19-year-old Riniyah Allen and 18-year-old [Janaya] Frost on the 1000 block of Kingsford Street in St. Paul, Minnesota. Both were booked into the Hennepin County Jail.

‘The loss suffered by the family and loved ones of Amos Ferrier in this horrific incident cannot be undone,’ said Chief O’Hara. ‘But the apprehension of those believed to be responsible brings hope that justice will be achieved. I am grateful for the coordinated efforts of investigators and community members that led to these arrests.'”

Crime Watch Minneapolis had previously reported that a law enforcement alert went out on Sunday night for two Minneapolis homicide suspects, initially described as a black male and black female. The vehicle aired in that alert is connected to Allen, according to charges against her in another active traffic case that describes the vehicle and plate.

Ferrier was an internship director at Every Third Saturday (ETS), a nonprofit that runs Rick’s Coffee Bar and donates all profits to support veterans. A statement released by ETS and Rick’s said that Ferrier was a decorated Army medic who served in Afghanistan and had been credited with saving multiple lives during his service.

Alpha News will continue to follow the case as charges develop.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Health/Medicine; Military/Veterans; Society
KEYWORDS: minnesota

1 posted on 05/22/2026 1:22:10 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Funny how your post looks a lot like one a deep state lackey would make.

In a low IQ attempt to foment racial division.


2 posted on 05/22/2026 1:27:08 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: Red Badger

Them again; the usual suspects.


3 posted on 05/22/2026 1:29:04 PM PDT by citizen (All Bush-era RINOs have got to be primaried out.)
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To: reasonisfaith
In a low IQ attempt to foment racial division.
The perps already did that.
4 posted on 05/22/2026 1:32:05 PM PDT by citizen (All Bush-era RINOs have got to be primaried out.)
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To: reasonisfaith
These are photos of the people involved in this incident. How is that fomenting racism? Would you like some whitening of the perps to make it appear 3 white people were involved?
5 posted on 05/22/2026 1:32:25 PM PDT by Major Matt Mason (Everyone that voted Trump/R in '24 needs to show up in '26.)
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To: citizen

Funny how you people don’t see you’re doing the bidding of America’s enemies.


6 posted on 05/22/2026 1:33:20 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: Red Badger

“Danger hair”. In the animal world, brightly colored plumage is often a sign “stay away”


7 posted on 05/22/2026 1:34:39 PM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: Major Matt Mason

It’s easy for people to be confused when two separate and independent truths are involved in a single event.

1. The black people in the photo should get the death penalty.

2. Racial division is one of the cabal’s greatest weapons against our country.


8 posted on 05/22/2026 1:35:21 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: citizen

The lowest IQs are probably found in those who don’t see how they’re helping America’s enemies by encouraging racial division.


9 posted on 05/22/2026 1:36:40 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: Freedom4US
"In the animal world, brightly colored plumage is often a sign 'stay away'”

In the urban jungle, camouflage helps to evade police by blending in with building graffiti.
10 posted on 05/22/2026 1:44:57 PM PDT by clearcarbon (Fraudulent elections have consequences.)
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To: Red Badger

So these criminals valued his car more than his life?

The NERVE!


11 posted on 05/22/2026 1:47:02 PM PDT by FrankRizzo890
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To: reasonisfaith

“ Funny how your post looks a lot like one a deep state lackey would make.

In a low IQ attempt to foment racial division.”
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I think it more likely that a deep state lackey would want to SUPPRESS such a post. Just sayin’.


12 posted on 05/22/2026 2:00:49 PM PDT by House Atreides (I’m now ULTRA-MAGA-PRO-MAX)
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To: reasonisfaith

Have you ever been to that part of Minneapolis?
That area has been dangerous since the 60’s


13 posted on 05/22/2026 2:08:25 PM PDT by Zathras
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To: Red Badger
Ferrier, 38, was either struck by the suspect vehicle or jumped on the hood and was thrown from the vehicle, sustaining a serious head injury that turned fatal two days later on Sunday.

That's going to be argument to drop Murder 2. And not to nitpick, but the injury didn't turn fatal....as soon as he died it should be classified as a fatal injury, especially if death occurred within 30 days.

14 posted on 05/22/2026 2:38:03 PM PDT by mykroar ("It's Not the Nature of the Evidence; It's the Seriousness of the Charge." - El Rushbo)
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To: reasonisfaith

Why inject race into the discussion?
Are you embarrassed that the perps are black?


15 posted on 05/22/2026 2:52:15 PM PDT by ComputerGuy
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