Jury finds Fridley man guilty of first-degree murder in Coon Rapids triple homicide

Jury finds Fridley man guilty of first-degree murder in Coon Rapids triple homicide

Anoka County jurors convicted 39-year-old Alonzo Pierre Mingo on multiple first-degree murder counts for the Jan. 26, 2024, killings of a Coon Rapids family; two young children were in the home during the attack. Sentencing is set for Sept. 11.

Anoka County jurors on Friday convicted 39-year-old Alonzo Pierre Mingo of multiple counts of first-degree murder for the January 2024 slayings of three members of a Coon Rapids family, authorities and local news outlets reported.

Prosecutors told the jury that Mingo — who investigators say posed as a package delivery worker — was part of a group that went to the family’s house on the 200 block of 94th Avenue Northwest and that surveillance footage captured the suspects entering and leaving the home within minutes. Officials said a UPS-style uniform was later found in Mingo’s backpack and that his fingerprints were linked to a cardboard box involved in the incident.

The victims were identified by authorities as Shannon Patricia Jungwirth, 42; her husband, Mario Alberto Trejo Estrada, 39; and Jungwirth’s son, Jorge Alexander Reyes-Jungwirth, 20. Police and prosecutors said two young children — ages 2 and 4 — were in the home and witnessed parts of the attack.

Court filings and news accounts say the attack appeared to be targeted and that surveillance video from both inside and outside the residence played a central role in the prosecution’s case. According to charging documents summarized by local outlets, video showed one suspect dressed like a delivery worker carrying a box to the door; inside footage allegedly captured Mingo holding victims at gunpoint and then fatally shooting them. Prosecutors also introduced evidence they said tied Mingo to the vehicle captured on camera.

Mingo was convicted on counts that include premeditated first-degree murder and related aiding-and-abetting charges; some reports note he was acquitted on at least one count. Officials said sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 11.

Anoka County authorities have said the investigation pointed to a plan that involved deception — the suspects wearing delivery-style clothing to gain entry — and that the presence of small children in the home was an aggravating factor in charging and plea decisions. Court records and reporting also indicated investigators were exploring whether illegal drugs may have been a factor in the events leading up to the killings.

Representatives for Mingo did not immediately comment on media reports. The case drew wide local attention because of the apparent use of a delivery disguise, the quick timeline of the attack shown on video, and the fact that children were present; family members and community leaders expressed grief and concern following the killings.

What’s next: With the jury’s verdict entered, a sentencing hearing will determine Mingo’s punishment; Minnesota first-degree murder convictions carry the possibility of life imprisonment. The county prosecutor’s office may also pursue additional legal actions tied to co-defendants or related indictments stemming from the investigation.

MinneapoliMedia