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Douglas Lewis

Douglas Lewis

Age 39  |  Multiple gunshot wounds
Date of homicide: May 1, 2020

Douglas Lewis was shot several times following a minor traffic accident.  While talking about the accident on the roadside, the conversation became heated and quickly escalated. This homicide occurred in the 1300 block of Burns Avenue, Saint Paul. 

Douglas’ sister said he came to Minnesota to escape the violence of Chicago. His girlfriend and mother of his four children said he was a caring and loving father.

Anthony Trifletti

Suspect

Anthony Trifiletti, age 24.

Trifiletti is in custody on second degree murder charges. 

Media Coverage

  • StarTribune: Self-defense claim in fatal shooting of unarmed driver in St. Paul could be difficult to prove
  • KSTP: Watertown man arrested, charged in fatal St. Paul shooting
  • Fox 9: Bail lowered to $500k for suspect in deadly St. Paul road rage shooting
  • MPR News: St. Paul police: Murder suspects had permits to carry guns
  • Twin Cities Pioneer Press: Man with permit to carry fatally shot 39-year-old in St. Paul after the two were involved in minor traffic collision, charges say
  • Bring Me the News: Watertown man, 24, charged with murder in road rage shooting
  • U.S. News: Mourners remember man killed during traffic crash fight
  • WCCO: Charges filed in 2 separate fatal St. Paul shootings over the weekend

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