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Tran Found Incompetent to Stand Trial in Fatal Child Shooting Case

The man accused of killing 9-year-old Devin Aryal in a February shooting has been found incompetent to stand trial.

Nhan Tran, the man accused of killing Oakdale 9-year-old Devin Aryal in an apparent random shooting in February, has been found incompetent to stand trial, according to Minnesota Public Radio.

Tran on Feb. 11 allegedly began shooting at vehicles on Seventh Street near Hadley Avenue. Bullets struck three people, fatally wounding 9-year-old Devin and wounding his mother, Melissa Aryal, and another woman.

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A psychological examination by requested Tran's attorney found him incompetent to stand trial in March. A psychological exam requested by prosecutors had "equivocal" findings, according to Washington Co. Attorney Pete Orput. The report was filed in court this morning.

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When officers arrested Tran they found a handgun, ammunition and knives. He was apprehended at Fourth Street and Hale Avenue.

Tran reportedly told investigators that cars had been following him for a while, revving their engines outside of his home and waking him up. Tran said that is why he shot at vehicles, according to reports.

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