Overview

• David Eugene Wright, 50, was arrested in Anoka and is jailed on $1 million bail on charges of second-degree murder and illegal firearm possession, while on supervised release from a 2009 federal gun conviction.
• Police say surveillance video identified Wright at the 1400 block of Russell Avenue N., where officers found 15 cartridge casings near Mariah Samuels’ Jeep and witnesses described gunfire and a bike getaway.
• Court records show Samuels obtained an emergency Order for Protection on Aug. 26 after alleging Wright assaulted her with a gun, and her sister provided texts indicating a violation the morning of the shooting.
• In custody, Wright told investigators he was not going to “fight this situation” and urged them to read text messages between him and Samuels.
• Family members and advocates are urging stronger safety measures and coordination, while Minneapolis police emphasize adherence to state law, safety planning and resource referrals.