Community members, Ramsey County officials set to discuss Somali gang violence

A community meeting is scheduled between Ramsey County officials and members to address Somali gang violence. Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher highlighted the issue as needing urgent solutions, while the Somali-American partnership criticized public rhetoric as harmful to youth and called for collaboration. The meeting, set for July 21, 2026, aims to foster dialogue on prevention, intervention, and enforcement strategies.