On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at approximately 3:20 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of 18 Street South for a report of a shooting. Officers located a male victim who was transported to Sanford Medical Center by ambulance. The victim had received a critical injury to his head. The victim, Franky Torres, remained in the care of hospital staff until the time of his death. Torres and Ahmed were present with mutual acquaintances during this incident. Through the investigation, Ahmed was located and detained without incident with the assistance of the Red River SWAT Team and held on probable cause. The investigation has progressed after extensive work, including interviews and evidence collection, and charges are now requested for the murder of Torres. The weapon, described as a pistol, has not been located.
Ahmed is currently being held at the Clay County Correctional Facility on a long-form complaint for Felony Secondary Degree Murder charges. The investigation is ongoing, and the Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension is still assisting. The investigation finds this was an isolated incident, and there is no known danger to the community.
Captain Deric Swenson, 218.299.5186
