Ibrahim Ali Mohamed was out searching for his sister at Kelley Park in Apple Valley, Minnesota, when the search turned violent. Now the 21-year-old Dakota County man faces significant prison time after pleading guilty to shooting another man in the face while looking for his sibling he couldn't reach by phone.
Background
The incident occurred on May 10, 2025, at Kelley Park in Apple Valley—a suburb roughly 20 miles south of Minneapolis. According to court documents obtained by KARE and KSTP, Mohamed was unable to contact his sister that day, so he tracked her location on his cellphone and went looking for her with a group of friends.
While searching the park, Mohamed got into an argument with another group of people, prosecutors said. His sister's friend attempted to intervene when she saw him approaching, trying to stop him from pulling out a firearm—to no avail. Mohamed then began hitting people with the weapon, authorities alleged.
The confrontation escalated as Mohamed allegedly brandished his gun and chased others away from the area, court documents show. At some point during the chaos, an 18-year-old received a threatening message: "If you don't come back, I'm going to kill your friend," according to the criminal complaint.
The Charges
Mohamed pleaded guilty Monday to one count of first-degree assault in Dakota County District Court. Under the terms of his plea agreement with prosecutors, he faces between seven years and 10 years, nine months in prison at sentencing scheduled for October 7.
Investigators found no evidence supporting Mohamed's version of events. He had argued that the victim's vehicle was speeding into the park, that he didn't know who they were, and that someone inside had fired at him first. Forensic examination revealed no other weapon was discharged during the incident—only the defendant's firearm.
Ten shots were fired during the confrontation, police said. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries requiring surgery to his face, neck, and chest.
Key Takeaways
- Ibrahim Ali Mohamed, 21, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault in Dakota County District Court
- The May 10, 2025 shooting occurred at Kelley Park while Mohamed was searching for his sister
- Ten shots were fired; investigators found no evidence anyone other than the defendant discharged a weapon
- The victim required surgery to his face, neck, and chest after being struck while driving into the park
- Sentencing is scheduled for October 7
What's Next
Mohamed awaits sentencing on October 7 in Dakota County District Court. His plea agreement sets a presumptive prison range of seven years to 10 years and nine months, though the judge retains discretion in determining his final sentence.