Body Found in Wreckage of Minneapolis Pawn Shop – The Authorities said a dead body was located in the wreckage of a pawn shop that burned down during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police, Minneapolis Fire, the ATF and the State Fire Marshal, crews discovered the body Monday morning in the wreckage of Max It Pawn at 2726 East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
The body is believed to be an adult male. His identity, along with the nature and the cause of death will be released by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Minneapolis Police’s homicide unit has taken over the case. One man has been charged with setting fire to that location. He is 25-year-old Montez Lee, of Rochester, Minn.
We express our sympathy and deepest condolences to the Victim’s family today and in the days, weeks, months, and years that are to come as they cope with their passing. May their soul rest in peace.