Jury Acquitted Minneapolis Man of Firearm Charges
A jury found Kashmir McReynolds not guilty of charges stemming from a 2025 shooting incident in north Minneapolis.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Violence
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Kashmir McReynolds was acquitted on October 6, 2026, of aiding and abetting possession of a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm. The verdict followed roughly five hours of jury deliberations regarding a shooting that occurred at 36th Street and Penn Avenue North.
Why it matters
The acquittal concludes a high-profile criminal case involving an indictment that alleged defendants fired 43 total bullets during a 2025 incident. The case highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities to prosecute individuals involved in violent shootings.
Kashmir McReynolds was found not guilty of all charges by a jury following deliberations that lasted five hours. Authorities subsequently released the defendant from custody.
The players
Kashmir McReynolds
He was the defendant in this case who was found not guilty of firearm possession and reckless discharge charges.
Alvin Watkins Jr.
He was identified in a June 2025 indictment as a co-defendant alongside McReynolds in the shooting investigation.
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The details
Prosecutors alleged that McReynolds and Alvin Watkins Jr. fired 43 bullets during the incident, with 30 directed at barbecue attendees, after McReynolds was struck in the neck and torso. Although surveillance video reportedly showed McReynolds instructing a friend to retrieve another weapon, the jury ultimately acquitted him of the charges.
Timeline
March 10, 2025: The shooting incident occurred at 36th Street and Penn Avenue North.
June 5, 2025: An indictment was filed against McReynolds and Alvin Watkins Jr.
October 6, 2026: A jury found McReynolds not guilty of the firearm charges.
Legal Context
This acquittal marks the conclusion of a significant criminal case linked to the 2025 north Minneapolis shooting incident at 36th Street and Penn Avenue North. The outcome follows an indictment that had previously identified multiple suspects in the violent confrontation.
The acquittal of the defendant ends the immediate criminal proceedings regarding this specific shooting incident. Residents and business owners in the area near 36th Street and Penn Avenue North may still see continued monitoring of local violence trends by city agencies.
The takeaway
The jury's decision highlights the complex burden of proof required to secure convictions in cases involving multiple parties and contested evidence. Legal observers often track these verdicts to understand how local juries interpret surveillance evidence in violent crime prosecutions.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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