North Minneapolis Grieves Beloved Resident Ladre Frmdaapp After Tragic Late-Night Shooting Sunday
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A deep sadness has settled over North Minneapolis following the tragic passing of Ladre Frmdaapp, a 27-year-old local resident whose life ended far too soon after a late-night shooting on the 2900 block of Russell Avenue North. The incident, which occurred just before 11 p.m. on Sunday, has left a once-close community reeling in shock, disbelief, and grief.
When officers with the Minneapolis Police Department’s Fourth Precinct arrived on the scene, they discovered Frmdaapp suffering from a gunshot wound inside a residential area near Russell Avenue North and 29th Avenue. First responders immediately began life-saving measures, applying pressure to his wound and coordinating with Hennepin EMS to transport him to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale. Despite their urgent efforts, doctors later pronounced him deceased, marking another heartbreaking loss in a neighborhood already burdened by violence.
Police confirmed that the shooting appeared to have taken place outdoors, but the exact circumstances leading up to it remain under investigation. Preliminary reports suggest that multiple gunshots were fired, prompting several 911 calls from neighbors who heard the disturbance. Detectives canvassed the area through the night, collecting shell casings, reviewing security footage, and interviewing witnesses who might have seen or heard anything unusual before the shots rang out.
Authorities have not yet announced any arrests or suspects, and they are urging anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Family members describe Ladre Frmdaapp as a loving son, brother, and friend — someone whose humor and loyalty stood out in every room he entered. “He was the one who could make you laugh even when you didn’t want to,” said one close family friend. “There was nothing fake about him — he cared deeply for his people.”
Born and raised in Minneapolis, Frmdaapp attended Patrick Henry High School, where he was known for his athleticism and outgoing nature. Friends say he loved basketball, music, and mentoring younger kids in his neighborhood. He often volunteered at local youth centers and was passionate about steering others away from the very violence that ultimately claimed his life.
“He just wanted better for everyone,” said his cousin, shaking her head through tears. “He had plans — real plans — to go back to school and open a small business one day. It’s hard to believe he’s really gone.”
Residents along Russell Avenue North are now left with a sense of unease. Some describe hearing gunfire becoming a far too familiar sound. “We can’t keep losing our young people like this,” said one long-time neighbor. “Ladre didn’t deserve this — no one does.”
A memorial of flowers, candles, and handwritten notes now grows at the corner where Frmdaapp was found. Late Monday evening, family and friends gathered for a vigil, releasing balloons into the night sky in his memory. They prayed for peace, for justice, and for strength to face the days ahead without him.
Police have emphasized that this appears to be an isolated incident but are continuing to investigate all possible leads. They have not commented on a potential motive but are confident the community’s cooperation will help bring answers.
The North Minneapolis community — resilient and tight-knit — now rallies behind the Frmdaapp family as they navigate an unthinkable loss. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced later this week.
“Ladre was light,” said one neighbor softly. “And the world feels darker without him.”
