Victim Of South Mpls. Hit-And-Run Dies
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A man who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in south Minneapolis Saturday has died, according to police.
The 37-year-old victim, whom police have not identified, was struck just after 11 p.m. on the 2900 block of Portland Avenue South. He died around 4 p.m. Monday, police said.
Monday, the Minneapolis Police Department identified the 20-year-old suspect as Tristen Baier, who is still in custody on probable cause first degree assault charges. Police said he is awaiting additional charges now that the victim has died.
Police believe the incident started when Baier damaged property in the area, then left and returned to the scene.
Police said Baier intentionally struck the victim.
