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Man targeted for robbery on Hennepin Avenue dared gunman to shoot and he did, murder charges say

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Tyrone de Shun Childs Jr. , 21, faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with the August 27 shooting that killed Jermaine Jabaar Typray Barker on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. Barker, 35, reportedly engaged with Childs, stating he would have to shoot him before being shot 13 times. The shooting, which occurred in a busy theater district, also left another man wounded, though he survived. Childs was arrested by U.

S. Marshals on September 18, following the release of extensive surveillance footage that captured the shooting and identified him. He remains in custody with a bail set at $1 million, with an upcoming court hearing on October 2. Court records do not indicate an attorney representing Childs. The shooting highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and public safety in urban areas.

Minneapolis police continue to investigate the incident and the circumstances surrounding Childs' capture.

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