Saladean Walker Salean, Firearms Possession, Minnesota 2024

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Saladean Walker Salean Sentenced to 19 Years for Firearms Violations in Minneapolis MN 2024

A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 235 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for illegal possession of ammunition after a string of violent shootings, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.

On September 23, 2021, law enforcement received a report of a shooting near 16th Avenue and Lake Street East in Minneapolis. When officers arrived, they identified a victim who was shot in the leg by Saladean Walker Salean, 52. Officers recovered several discharged cartridge casings that came from the gun Salean used to shoot the victim.

Salean’s violent spree continued between September 4, 2021, and September 29, 2021, with six other assaults and shootings, one resulting in death. Due to his multiple prior felony convictions, including assault and illegal possession of firearms, Salean is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition at any time.

As a result, Salean pleaded guilty to possession of ammunition as an armed career criminal on February 2, 2024. He was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court by Judge Nancy E. Brasel. This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Minneapolis Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas M. Hollenhorst prosecuted the case. Salean’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of violent crime in Minneapolis. The community remains concerned about the ongoing issue of gun violence and the need for stricter laws to prevent such tragedies.

The case highlights the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to investigate and prosecute violent crimes. The Minneapolis Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have worked tirelessly to bring perpetrators like Salean to justice.

The sentence handed down to Salean is a significant one, and it is hoped that it will serve as a deterrent to others who would engage in similar violent behavior. The people of Minneapolis deserve to feel safe in their community, and it is the responsibility of law enforcement to ensure that those who commit crimes are held accountable.