Waeys Ali Mohamed, 4-Year-Old Hopkins Boy, Found Deceased in Minnehaha Creek .
The body of Waeys Ali Mohamed, a 4-year-old boy from Hopkins, was discovered in Minnehaha Creek on Monday morning, bringing an end to an extensive search effort. The Hopkins police confirmed the tragic news, with Captain Craig Kreiling extending condolences to Waeys’ family and the Somali community in Hopkins.
Waeys was last seen on Sunday morning, and an intensive search effort was launched to locate him. The boy’s body was found around 10:40 a.m. by a volunteer approximately 500 yards downstream from his family’s apartment building, the Chorus Apartments. The police investigation suggests that Waeys likely left the apartment building on his own, and his death is believed to be a “tragic accident.”
Waeys had autism and was nonverbal, according to the alert issued on Sunday. While the official cause of death will be determined by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office, police suspect that he drowned in the creek. The tragic incident has shaken the community, with many residents paying their respects at a small memorial set up near the west end of the bridge over Minnehaha Creek.
The memorial, consisting of flowers, plush dolls, candles, and balloons, was visited by seven local residents on Monday evening. Danielle Danielson, a Plymouth resident, was among those who paid their respects and recounted her efforts in the search. Danielson spent hours looking in the woods and knocking on doors to ask neighbors if they had seen Waeys. Other volunteers searched with flashlights until midnight, while some waded into the creek or used canoes to aid in the search.
The Hopkins police and community came together to search for Waeys, with Captain Kreiling acknowledging the efforts of the volunteers and the Somali community in Hopkins. The police investigation is ongoing, but evidence suggests that the incident was a tragic accident, and there is no evidence to suggest foul play.
Waeys’ family and the Somali community in Hopkins are grieving the loss of a young life, and the community is coming together to support them. The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and the need for community support in times of need.
In the face of this tragic loss, we take a moment to reflect on the life of Waeys Ali Mohamed, a young boy who left an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, and his legacy will continue to inspire others.
Rest in peace, Waeys Ali Mohamed. Your memory will never be forgotten.
The investigation into Waeys’ death is ongoing, and the police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. The community is urged to come together to support Waeys’ family and the Somali community in Hopkins during this difficult time.
Waeys Ali Mohamed has shaken the community, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. May his memory continue to inspire us, and may we come together to support those in need.
