Minneapolis Stabbing Murder Makes 31

[This entry was revised to reflect the correct total of Minneapolis murders in 2005]

There were 47 murders in 2005 in Mayor Rybak's Minneapolis, and we are on pace to exceed that amount this year. We pray that doesn't happen, but the signs look ominous.

(By the way, where are the Guardian Angels?)

The Red Star has the most comprehensive detail of the killing at this point: "Man stabbed to death in north Minneapolis".

A Minneapolis man who was stabbed and killed Friday night on the city's North Side was identified Saturday by authorities as 25-year-old Mark Joseph Timothy Shields.

Police said they have good leads on the whereabouts of the suspect, who allegedly stabbed Shields outside a home on the 3800 block of Bryant Avenue N.

"We're tracking [the suspect] down," said Capt. Rich Stanek.

Here's some public information on the victim, from MnCriminals.com:

All Reported Dates of Birth
08/12/1980

All Known Aliases/Alternate Spellings
Shields, Mark Joseph
Sheilds, Mark Joseph
Shields, Marc Josephtimothy
Hinter, Justin
Shields, Marks Joseph
Hitner, Justin
Shileds, Marks Joseph
Shields, Mark Joseph tim
Shields, Mark Timothy
Shields, Mark Joseoh timothy
Shields, Mark josep H timothy
Shields, Mark Joseph timothy

Convictions and Sentencing

Conviction Number: 001
Case Number: 98007444
Court File Number: K198002068
Disposition Date: 05/18/1999
Controlling Agency: Grand Rapids Police Department
Court Agency: Itasca District Court
Assigned Custodial Agency: Itasca County Jail
Assigned Probation Agency: Mn Dept Of Corrections/field Services
Count Number: 001
General Offense:
Statute Description: Theft
Statute Number: 609.52
Disposition: Convicted
Pronounced Fine: $0
Stayed Fine: $0
Court Cost Amount: $1010
Restitution Amount: $200
Assessment Amount: $0
Pronounced Sentence:
Probation Sentence: 5 Years
Conditional Confinement: 90 Days
Conviction Level: Felony

Conviction Number: 002
Case Number: 01000634
Court File Number: KX01044540
Disposition Date: 08/07/2001
Controlling Agency: Osseo Police Department
Court Agency: Hennepin County District Court
Assigned Custodial Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Assigned Probation Agency: Hennepin County Probation Off
Count Number: 001
General Offense:
Statute Description: Driving While Impaired
Statute Number: 169A.20
Disposition: Convicted
Pronounced Fine: $50
Stayed Fine: $0
Court Cost Amount: $3
Restitution Amount: $0
Assessment Amount: $35
Pronounced Sentence: 180 Days
Probation Sentence: 4 Years
Conditional Confinement: 30 Days
Conviction Level: Gross Misdemeanor

Conviction Number: 002
Case Number: 01000634
Court File Number: KX01044540
Disposition Date: 08/07/2001
Controlling Agency: Osseo Police Department
Court Agency: Hennepin County District Court
Assigned Custodial Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Assigned Probation Agency: Hennepin County Probation Off
Count Number: 002
General Offense:
Statute Description: Harassment-Violation of Restraining Order
Statute Number: 609.748.6
Disposition: Convicted
Pronounced Fine: $0
Stayed Fine: $0
Court Cost Amount: $0
Restitution Amount: $0
Assessment Amount: $0
Pronounced Sentence: 30 Days
Probation Sentence:
Conditional Confinement:
Conviction Level: Misdemeanor

Conviction Number: 003
Case Number: 01001125
Court File Number: KX01071402
Disposition Date: 12/10/2001
Controlling Agency: Hennepin Co *
Court Agency: Hennepin County District Court
Assigned Custodial Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Assigned Probation Agency: Hennepin County Probation Off
Count Number: 001
General Offense: Aid/Abet
Statute Description: Burglary
Statute Number: 609.582
Disposition: Convicted
Pronounced Fine: $50
Stayed Fine: $0
Court Cost Amount: $0
Restitution Amount: $269
Assessment Amount: $0
Pronounced Sentence: 28 Months
Probation Sentence: 5 Years
Conditional Confinement: 90 Days
Conviction Level: Felony

Conviction Number: 004
Case Number: 01000634
Court File Number: KX01044540
Disposition Date: 06/12/2002
Controlling Agency: Osseo Police Department
Court Agency: Hennepin County District Court
Assigned Custodial Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Assigned Probation Agency: Hennepin County Probation Off
Count Number: 001
General Offense:
Statute Description: Harassment-Violation of Restraining Order
Statute Number: 609.748.6
Disposition: Convicted
Pronounced Fine: $0
Stayed Fine: $0
Court Cost Amount: $0
Restitution Amount: $0
Assessment Amount: $0
Pronounced Sentence: 30 Days
Probation Sentence:
Conditional Confinement:
Conviction Level: Misdemeanor

Conviction Number: 004
Case Number: 01000634
Court File Number: KX01044540
Disposition Date: 06/12/2002
Controlling Agency: Osseo Police Department
Court Agency: Hennepin County District Court
Assigned Custodial Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Assigned Probation Agency: Hennepin County Probation Off
Count Number: 002
General Offense:
Statute Description: Driving While Impaired
Statute Number: 169A.20
Disposition: Convicted
Pronounced Fine: $0
Stayed Fine: $0
Court Cost Amount: $0
Restitution Amount: $0
Assessment Amount: $0
Pronounced Sentence: 180 Days
Probation Sentence: 4 Years
Conditional Confinement: 30 Days
Conviction Level: Gross Misdemeanor

Conviction Number: 005
Case Number: 02018845
Court File Number: 02050697
Disposition Date: 06/28/2002
Controlling Agency: Maple Grove Police Department
Court Agency: Hennepin County District Court
Assigned Custodial Agency:
Assigned Probation Agency:
Count Number: 001
General Offense:
Statute Description: Give Peace Officer False Name/Birthdate/ID Card
Statute Number: 609.506.1
Disposition: Convicted
Pronounced Fine: $0
Stayed Fine: $0
Court Cost Amount: $0
Restitution Amount: $0
Assessment Amount: $0
Pronounced Sentence: 6 Days
Probation Sentence:
Conditional Confinement:
Conviction Level: Misdemeanor

Conviction Number: 006
Case Number: 04003509
Court File Number: KX04065440
Disposition Date: 06/14/2005
Controlling Agency: Hennepin Co *
Court Agency: Hennepin County District Court
Assigned Custodial Agency: MN Dept Corrections - St Paul
Assigned Probation Agency: Hennepin County Probation Off
Count Number: 001
General Offense: Attempt to Commit
Statute Description: Burglary-1st Deg-Burglary of Occupied Dwelling
Statute Number: 609.582.1A
Disposition: Convicted
Pronounced Fine: $5250
Stayed Fine: $5200
Court Cost Amount: $3
Restitution Amount: $0
Assessment Amount: $60
Pronounced Sentence: 15 Months
Probation Sentence:
Conditional Confinement:
Conviction Level: Felony

Conviction Number: 007
Case Number: 04032244
Court File Number: KX04065089
Disposition Date: 06/14/2005
Controlling Agency: Maple Grove Police Department
Court Agency: Hennepin County District Court
Assigned Custodial Agency: MN Dept Corrections - St Paul
Assigned Probation Agency:
Count Number: 001
General Offense:
Statute Description: Burglary
Statute Number: 609.582
Disposition: Convicted
Pronounced Fine: $6000
Stayed Fine: $5950
Court Cost Amount: $3
Restitution Amount: $0
Assessment Amount: $60
Pronounced Sentence: 13 Months
Probation Sentence:
Conditional Confinement:
Conviction Level: Felony

Conviction Number: 008
Case Number: 04041546
Court File Number: KX05000566
Disposition Date: 06/14/2005
Controlling Agency: Hennepin Co Atty
Court Agency: Hennepin County District Court
Assigned Custodial Agency: Hennepin County Workhouse - Adult Corrections
Assigned Probation Agency: Hennepin County District Court
Count Number: 001
General Offense:
Statute Description: Domestic Abuse-Violate Order for Protection
Statute Number: 518B.01.14.A
Disposition: Convicted
Pronounced Fine: $300
Stayed Fine: $250
Court Cost Amount: $3
Restitution Amount: $0
Assessment Amount: $60
Pronounced Sentence: 90 Days
Probation Sentence:
Conditional Confinement:
Conviction Level: Misdemeanor

It's possible the victim was known to police.

The Minneapolis Quagmire continues, despite State Patrol reinforcements, the Guardian Angels, and Mayor Ryback's Safe City initiative.