Friday, May 3, 2013
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. From the MPR piece: 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. Read the MPR Story When officers arrested Tran they …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Also in this week's county crime roundup: A second opinion for accused Oakdale murderer and the weekly rundown of court appearances.
The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch March 24-29. Click on the headline to read the full article. County Asks for Second Mental Evaluation for Man Accused in Oakdale Murder A mental evaluation performed last month found Nhan Tran, the man accused of gunning down 9-year-old Devin Aryal, unfit to participate in his own legal defense. Prosecutors are seeking a second opinion. Oakdale Fire Blotter: March 16-22 The latest list of reports from the Oakdale Fire Department. Drunk Urinates on Himself, Burglary, Vehicle Break-ins: Oakdale Police Blotter Selected reports from the Oakdale Police Department: March 18-21. Updated: Driver Thrown from Vehicle in Rollover Crash on …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
A mental evaluation performed last month found Nhan Tran, the man accused of gunning down 9-year-old Devin Aryal, unfit to participate in his own legal defense. Prosecutors are seeking a second opinion.
An emotional scene unfolded Monday as accused gunman Nhan L. Tran made an appearance in Washington County District Court for a brief hearing releasing results from a court-ordered mental evaluation. Tran, 34, whom doctors deemed "unfit to participate in his own legal defense" and unable to determine right from wrong, is charged with multiple felonies, including murder, after he was arrested the night of Feb. 11 in Oakdale. According to police records and court reports, it's believed Tran opened fire on a busy road outside of his Oakdale home, firing at random motorists. One person, fourth-grader Devin Aryal, was killed when a bullet struck him in the head. Devin's mother, Missy, was in court Monday, along with Tran's family. Both sides …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Washington County Attorney's Office announced multiple charges against Nhan Lap Tran in the shooting incident that happened on Feb. 11.
An Oakdale man who shot at random vehicles Monday, resulting in the death of a young boy, was officially charged Wednesday by the Washington County Attorney's Office. County Attorney Pete Orput announced the filing of multiple charges against Nhan Lap Tran, 34, of Oakdale in the shooting incident near Rainbow Foods. Nine year old Devin Aryal died from a gunshot wound to the head. Two female victims, including Devin's mother, were also hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Two others had gunshot assaults to their vehicles. Tran was charged with second-degree intentional murder, second-degree felony murder during an assault, first-degree assault and two counts of assault in the second degree with a dangerous weapon. Tran made his first …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The Oakdale Police Department held a press conference Tuesday afternoon regarding a shooting that occurred Monday night.
Police are actively investigating a "random" shooting that injured two people and killed a 9-year-old boy. Police arrested an Oakdale man Monday night after receiving a report of gunfire at the 6900 block of Seventh Street. Shortly after, Nhan Lap Tran, 34, was apprehended at the 400 block of Hale Avenue and booked in Washington County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder and felony assault. Initial reports indicate that Tran was shooting a handgun at random vehicles and hit four vehicles. Multiple rounds were shot in the area, said Police Chief Bill Sullivan The shots hit Melissa Aryal and her 9-year-old son, Devin, who was a passenger in the vehicle. They were both transported to Regions Hospital, where Devin was pronounced dead …
An Oakdale man is suspected in the shooting that injured two adults and killed a child Monday evening.
An Oakdale man is being held in Washington County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder and assault with a firearm after three people were shot Monday night. Nhan Lap Tran, 34, was arrested at Fourth Street and Hale Avenue after he allegedly shot at what appears to be random vehicles, according to police. The shots killed a 9-year-old boy and injured his 34-year-old mother. The Star Tribune identified the boy as Devin Aryal and his mother as Melissa Aryal. Devin was a fourth grader at Oakdale Elementary School. A third female victim, 68, was found at Sixth Street and Hale Avenue with a gunshot wound to her hand. The woman was transported to Regions Hospital and listed as in good condition late Monday night. Melissa Aryal, who was …
Mary Gilmore mgilmore1963@yahoo.com
9:55 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013
This makes me sick!!!! So being dumb or crazy makes it ok to murder! Please what is next ???? Over trails judges and lawyers!! They let people away with murder unless it is one of their own!! more ›