HOMICIDE UPDATE: Saint Paul Police officers have arrested Omar Andres Ramos Castro, 24, of Saint Paul, in relation to the May 25, 2026, homicide on the 1400 block of Case Avenue. Ramos Castro has been charged with second-degree murder by the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. Statement from Chief Axel Henry: “This case is one of the clearest examples I have ever seen about the talent and tenacity of our officers, investigators, and our professional staff. Starting with almost no evidence, those involved conducted an investigation which led to an arrest and a confession. The family of Gabriel Arrazola Perez can never replace this loss, but at least we can offer them some justice. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this case and please continue to support Gabriel’s family however you can.”

HOMICIDE UPDATE: Saint Paul Police officers have arrested Michael Cordell Garland, 26, of Saint Paul, in relation to the April 30, 2026, homicide on the 200 block of 7th Street East. The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has charged Garland with second-degree murder. No further updates at this time.

HOMICIDE RELEASE Please see the press release below regarding the sixth homicide of 2026 in Saint Paul.

HOMICIDE UPDATE The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim in yesterday’s homicide on the 1400 block of Case Avenue as Gabriel A. Perez, 44, of Saint Paul. No arrests have been made. There are no further updates at this time.

Honoring the unbreakable spirit of a true hero. 💙 In this powerful video, Matt Reilly — retired detective from the St. Louis Park Police Department and loving husband of Officer Felicia Reilly — shares the harrowing story of the 2010 on-duty assault that changed their lives forever. While responding to a 911 hang-up call, St. Paul Police Officer Felicia Reilly was brutally attacked. Sucker-punched, knocked to the ground, and viciously kicked in the head multiple times, she fought for her life as a black curtain began to descend. Even in that moment, she never stopped protecting others. That assault ended her career but not her courage. For 15 years, Felicia battled the devastating effects of her traumatic brain injury with grace and strength until her passing on March 1, 2025. She gave 17 years of dedicated service to the St. Paul Police Department and will forever be remembered as a hero, wife, mother, and guardian of her community. **You’ll Never Be Forgotten, Officer Felicia Reilly.** The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police stands with the Reilly family and all who continue to honor her sacrifice. @sppdmn @SPPDFederation @GLFOP @slppolice Watch the full story here: youtube.com/shorts/Avck6sDF2… #FeliciaReilly #FOPStrong 🇺🇸 #NeverForgotten #StPaulPD #ThinBlueLine #PoliceWeek #LineOfDuty #OfficerDown

🐾 Thank you to Kathryn Smith and Sgt. Fuzz from the St. Paul Police Department for visiting our students! Students enjoyed learning about Sgt. Fuzz’s role as the country’s first 1st Responder Therapy Dog and the impact therapy dogs have in supporting communities. 💙🐴

Cookies & Hot Cocoa with Cops! ☕🍪🚓 Thank you to the Saint Paul Police Department for joining us for an afternoon of community, connection, and conversation. We appreciate your continued support and dedication to our school community! 💙👮‍♂️

🕊️ National Police Week 2026 | Honoring the Fallen at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service This week, as law enforcement officers, families, and supporters gather in Washington, D.C., for National Police Week and the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, we pause to remember every hero who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Every name etched on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial matters. Every life lost protecting our communities leaves a void that can never be filled. But this year, three fallen officers carry special meaning for the State of Minnesota. Detention Deputy Richard Erhardt “Rich” Legler @AnokaCoSheriff Office On the early morning of August 9, 1986, 38-year-old Deputy Legler (a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran with three years on the job) was driving to work at the Anoka County Jail alongside a fellow deputy. On Highway 10 west of Clear Lake, a vehicle pulled alongside and opened fire in a targeted ambush. A rifle round struck Deputy Legler in the left arm behind his uniform patch, piercing his lung. He fought to pull the vehicle over but succumbed to his injuries. The suspect later took his own life. Deputy Legler left behind a wife and family who still feel his absence today. Police Officer Felicia Dee Reilly St. Paul Police Department @sppdmn In March 2010, Officer Reilly responded to a 911 hang-up call at a residence. A suspect attacked her without warning, knocking her to the ground and kicking her repeatedly in the head. The brutal assault caused a severe traumatic brain injury that ended her career and required 15 years of courageous fight. On March 1, 2025, Officer Reilly succumbed to those line-of-duty injuries. She was the first woman in St. Paul Police Department history to die from injuries sustained in the line of duty. Her strength, service, and quiet resilience will never be forgotten. U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Christopher “Chris” Maland @USBPChiefSWB @BPUnion Minnesota Native | Born in Blue Earth A proud son of Minnesota and U.S. Air Force veteran who stood watch at the Pentagon on 9/11, Agent Maland dedicated his life to protecting our nation’s borders. On January 20, 2025, while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 91 near the Canadian border in Vermont, he was shot and killed in the line of duty. At age 44, he was the first Border Patrol agent killed in over a decade. His remains were escorted home to Minnesota and laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Minnesota will forever claim this hero as our own. These three Minnesota heroes represent the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of law enforcement in our state. We carry their stories with us this week and every day. To their families, friends, and brother and sister officers: you are not alone. Minnesota FOP stands with you. #PoliceWeek2026 #NationalPeaceOfficersMemorial #HonorTheFallen #ThinBlueLine #BackTheBlue #MinnesotaFOP #LEOMF #FOPStrong 🇺🇸 Never forget. Always remember.

The @mnwild have home ice advantage as they return to Saint Paul for Game 3 against the Avalanche at @GrandCasArena tonight! With a large number of fans expected to gather downtown for the free pre-game festivities and outdoor watch party starting at 4 p.m., there will be temporary road closures to ensure everyone’s safety. Closures will impact portions of: • Shepard Road • Jackson Street • Kellogg Boulevard • 7th Street • 5th Street • Eagle Parkway Closures begin at 12 p.m. and will last until approximately one hour after the game ends. Please plan ahead, stay safe, celebrate responsibly, and let’s go Wild!

Saint Paul, we need your help. Yesterday, at 5:30 p.m., two men were shot downtown. Luckily, their injuries are non-life threatening Our Non-Fatal Shooting Unit, along with many other Saint Paul Police personnel, are working diligently on the case. We have partnered with the FBI, ATF, and BCA to investigate this incident and utilize all available resources. We're asking for the community’s help. Any videos related to yesterday’s shooting can be submitted to the following link: stpaulpdmn.evidence.com/axon… Anyone with information is encouraged to call and speak to an investigator at 651-266-5680. Thank you to all local and federal law enforcement agencies that stepped in to help when the call rang out. We appreciate you.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY We will hold a media availability regarding the homicide investigation at 1:20 a.m. at SPPD Headquarters (367 Grove Street).

The Saint Paul Police Department is making pedestrian safety one of our top priorities this year – so with #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth kicking off today, you can expect to see more officers watching to make sure drivers are focused on the road. And these aren’t just words. We’re serious about taking enforcement action. In fact, Saint Paul Police has led the state for issuing the most distracted driving citations the past three years in a row. In addition to distracted driving, we’ll also be ramping up our speeding enforcement efforts – as these are two of the top factors in fatal crashes. Help us keep our community safe by driving with your eyes up and your speed down. All our lives depend on it.

UPDATE: STREET & RAMP CLOSURES Today’s protest at the Minnesota State Capitol is expected to end at 4 p.m. & there will be a large volume of people leaving the Capitol grounds. In the interest of public safety, expect temporary street & ramp closures in these areas: ∙ Wabasha St. from the Capitol grounds to 7th St. ∙ Westbound University Ave. from Robert St. ∙ Southbound Marion St. from the Capitol grounds ∙ Southbound Rice St. from the Capitol grounds ∙ Eastbound I-94 ramp at Marion-Kellogg ∙ Westbound I-94 ramp onto 12th St. Please be patient & follow all traffic laws.

In anticipation of the planned protests in Saint Paul on Saturday, several streets and exit ramps will be temporarily closed. Streets and exits highlighted in blue will close at approximately 11:45 a.m. and reopen around 1:30 p.m. Streets highlighted in red are scheduled to remain closed longer. Note: These times are approximate and may change based upon day-of activity.

HOMICIDE UPDATE: The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim of the March 18 homicide on the 1500 block of Edmund Avenue as Quincy Marshall, 17. The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has charged Creshawn Depre Pryor, 22, with one count of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree attempted murder. No further updates at this time.