Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer John Young was shot and killed when he and his partner observed a suspicious vehicle on Washington Avenue North and Second Avenue and went to investigate. As they approached, a suspect immediately opened fire, striking Officer Young in the chest. Officer Young's partner returned fire as three more men jumped into the car and fled. The vehicle was found abandoned in St. Paul. No suspects were ever apprehended. Officer Young had served with the Minneapolis Police Department for a total of 16 years on two different occasions.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and eight children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Young gave the Minneapolis Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Minneapolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Young.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer John Francis Young is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MN, 173 of 293 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59% of this state's fallen. That is 4.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Minneapolis Police Department, 32 of 50 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Francis Young's cause is highlighted.
How John Francis Young Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Francis Young is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Francis Young was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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