New Brighton man charged with attempted murder after firing on Ramsey County sergeant and K-9 in Maplewood
A 24-year-old New Brighton man was charged with attempted murder after prosecutors say he fired at a Ramsey County sergeant and the officer's K-9 during a traffic stop in Maplewood.[1]
He faces charges of attempted murder, ineligible possession of a firearm and two assault counts — one alleging the sergeant was shot and one alleging the K-9, Sonny, was shot.[1] Prosecutors say he is legally ineligible to possess a firearm because of a prior criminal sexual conduct conviction.[1]
The criminal complaint says Leanna leaned out of a Buick LeSabre during a U-turn on Rice Street near Roselawn and fired at the squad car.[1] One round struck the squad's hood and then ricocheted into the windshield, investigators said.[1] Investigators recovered two 9mm casings on Rice Street south of Roselawn and say they tied the Buick to Leanna before linking him to a Dodge Avenger stopped on I-94 near 53rd Avenue in Minneapolis.[1]
In a police interview, Leanna is quoted saying he had "[expletive] up and made a terrible mistake" and that "my life is over," and he told investigators he had lost a prior job over road rage.[1] FOX 9 reported the account and identified the suspect as 24-year-old Dmonte Shavezz Leanna of New Brighton.[1]
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- Identifies the suspect as 24‑year‑old New Brighton resident Dmonte Shavezz Leanna.
- He is charged with attempted murder, ineligible possession of a firearm, and two assault counts — one alleging the Ramsey County sergeant was shot and one for the K‑9, Sonny — and prosecutors say he is legally ineligible to possess a firearm because of a prior criminal sexual conduct conviction.
- According to the complaint, Leanna allegedly leaned out of a Buick LeSabre during a U‑turn on Rice Street near Roselawn and fired; a round struck the squad’s hood and ricocheted into the windshield.
- Investigators recovered two 9mm casings on Rice Street south of Roselawn and say they tied the Buick to Leanna and then linked him to a Dodge Avenger that was stopped on I‑94 near 53rd Ave in Minneapolis.
- In a police interview, Leanna is quoted as saying he had "[expletive] up and made a terrible mistake," adding "my life is over," and mentioning he lost a prior job over road rage.
- This account was reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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- Identifies the suspect as 24‑year‑old New Brighton resident Dmonte Shavezz Leanna.
- Details the precise charges: attempted murder, ineligible possession of a firearm, and two assault counts (one for the sergeant, one for the K‑9 Sonny).
- Provides a step‑by‑step narrative from the complaint: Leanna allegedly leaned out of a Buick LeSabre during a U‑turn on Rice Street near Roselawn and fired, with the round striking the squad’s hood and ricocheting into the windshield.
- Confirms recovery of two 9mm casings on Rice Street south of Roselawn and describes how investigators tied Leanna to the Buick and then to a Dodge Avenger stopped on I‑94 near 53rd Ave in Minneapolis.
- Reports statements attributed to Leanna in police interview: he said he had "[expletive] up and made a terrible mistake" and "my life is over," and mentioned losing a prior job over road rage.
- Reveals that Leanna’s prior criminal sexual conduct conviction makes him legally ineligible to possess a firearm.