Prosecutors allege security lapses at downtown Minneapolis bar where shooting killed 1, wounded 3

A shooting at Bar Zia in downtown Minneapolis resulted in the death of DaMarco Fletcher Jr. , 21, and injuries to three others, prompting serious charges against Arlonzo Williams Jr. and Dantrell DaJuan Clark. Williams faces second-degree murder and illegal gun possession charges, while Clark is charged as an accomplice. Security deficiencies allowed Williams to enter the bar with a firearm undetected, despite being patted down by security staff.

Police Chief Brian O'Hara highlighted previous security issues at the bar, which had seen a spike in calls for service. Following the incident, the city closed Bar Zia for a license violation related to lack of insurance. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as patrons fled the bar during the gunfire. The charges also suggest gang-related motives, with Williams and Clark allegedly coordinating their actions prior to the shooting. Both men remain in jail, awaiting court appearances scheduled for December 8.