Bloomington Man Sentenced for Killing Cousin
Exon Alfonzo Sanchez Garzon received a prison term of over 21 years following a deadly 2025 shooting.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Violence
A 19-year-old Bloomington man was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for the fatal shooting of his cousin. The violence erupted following an argument at a home on the 200 block of West 92nd Street.
Why it matters
The sentencing concludes the legal process for a crime that shook the local community after the victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The incident was brought to a close after the defendant confessed to his girlfriend shortly after his arrest.
Exon Alfonzo Sanchez Garzon was sentenced to over 21 years in prison following his arrest on the day of the shooting. The defendant was 19 years old at the time of the incident.
The players
Exon Alfonzo Sanchez Garzon
He is the 19-year-old defendant who received a prison sentence for killing his cousin.
The details
The shooting occurred when Garzon retrieved a pistol from a cross-body bag, firing three times before discharging five additional rounds at the victim. The victim was discovered near a driveway at the scene and was pronounced dead.
Timeline
June 22, 2025: The shooting occurred at a residence in Bloomington.
October 19, 2026: Exon Alfonzo Sanchez Garzon was sentenced in court.
Legal Context
The sentence follows a pattern set by the 2025 Minnesota sentencing guidelines for homicide. These guidelines dictate mandatory minimums for crimes involving firearms within the state.
Residents in the area near West 92nd Street may note the conclusion of this local legal case. The sentencing serves to address the safety concerns raised by the public after the violence occurred in a residential neighborhood.
The takeaway
The resolution of this case highlights the severe legal consequences of using firearms during interpersonal conflicts. Residents should be aware of local resources available to de-escalate volatile arguments before they lead to irreversible outcomes.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
