Royce D. McKinney obituary, 22, Victim of Fatal Shooting on St. Paul’s East Side, 17-Year-Old Arrested and Charged with Second-Degree Murder
Royce D. McKinney, a 22-year-old resident of St. Paul, is the victim of a tragic fatal shooting that occurred on Monday night on St. Paul’s East Side. McKinney was found inside an SUV that crashed near York Avenue and Van Dyke Street in the Eastern Hazel Park neighborhood, according to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office and St. Paul police.
The St. Paul police responded to the area around 10:30 p.m. after receiving reports of “multiple shots fired” and a vehicle crashing into a tree. Upon arrival, officers discovered an SUV on the boulevard on the east side of Van Dyke Street with McKinney inside suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Police provided initial medical assistance until paramedics arrived and pronounced McKinney deceased.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday morning during a traffic stop under suspicion of second-degree murder and a minor in possession of a gun. He is expected to face charges on Friday, according to Police Sgt. Mike Ernster. The authorities are investigating the incident, and the community is in shock and mourning the loss of a young life.
Royce D. McKinney was a beloved member of his community, known for his kind heart and infectious smile. His tragic passing has left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who are requesting privacy during this difficult time.
The community is coming together to support McKinney’s family and friends, with a memorial service planned to celebrate his life and legacy. Details of the service will be shared once arrangements have been finalized.
The authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and are reminding the public that crime can be reported anonymously. The police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding McKinney’s death and are urging anyone with information to contact them.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, the authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding McKinney’s death. The community is in mourning, and the family is requesting privacy during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Royce D. McKinney. Your memory will live on in our hearts, and your legacy will continue to inspire us to be better versions of ourselves.
The family requests privacy during this difficult time, but they are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from the community. A memorial service will be held to celebrate McKinney’s life and legacy, and details will be shared once arrangements have been finalized.
Royce D. McKinney’s passing is a tragic loss to our community, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His legacy will continue to inspire us, and his memory will live on in our hearts forever.
