- Army veteran Amos Ferrier, 38, died after confronting suspected thieves stealing from his truck in Minneapolis.
- Ferrier attempted to stop the suspects by jumping on the hood of their car before being thrown off.
- Two suspects, Riniyah Allen and Jalaya Frost, have been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder following Ferrier's death.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — Weeks after a veteran war correspondent was abducted in Baghdad, another story involving a veteran has ended in tragedy. This time, 38-year-old Army veteran Amos Ferrier died after confronting two suspects who were allegedly stealing from his pickup truck in Minneapolis.
Ferrier was working at Rick’s Coffee Bar on Friday afternoon when he noticed people inside his truck. The coffee shop is located just blocks from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
Confrontation Outside Coffee Shop
According to Tom McKenna, co-founder of the veteran-focused nonprofit Every Third Saturday, Ferrier saw at least one person, possibly more, go into his truck and take his bag.
Ferrier ran outside to stop them.
When he confronted the suspects, they got into their car. Ferrier jumped onto the hood in an attempt to stop them from leaving.
Police said the suspects drove about a block while Ferrier was still clinging to the hood. He was then thrown off the car and hit his head on the pavement.
Ferrier Dies From Injuries
Minneapolis police found Ferrier unconscious at the scene. He was rushed to Hennepin County Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
Doctors performed emergency brain surgery, but Ferrier never woke up.
He died from his injuries on Sunday. He was a father of two sons.
Two Suspects Arrested
Police arrested 19-year-old Riniyah Allen and 18-year-old Jalaya Frost on Tuesday in connection with Ferrier’s death.
Both were booked into the Hennepin County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.
The investigation remains active, and police are asking anyone with information to contact them.
Remembered for Helping Veterans
Ferrier served 15 years in the Army and had multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan. According to Every Third Saturday, he was credited with saving multiple lives during his military service.
After leaving the Army, Ferrier dedicated his time to helping other veterans adjust to civilian life. He worked as the internship program director at Every Third Saturday.
McKenna described him as someone who did a little bit of everything. Ferrier helped veterans with paperwork, benefit claims, resources, and suicide prevention work.
The nonprofit said Ferrier impacted many lives with his humor, laugh, and knowledge.
A memorial was set up outside Rick’s Coffee Bar at the spot where he fell.
Family and Nonprofit Call for Accountability
Friends and people who knew Ferrier shared messages online, remembering him as kind, helpful, and deeply committed to the veteran community.
Even while grieving, McKenna said Ferrier’s family and the nonprofit are choosing forgiveness. He said they still want the suspects to be held accountable and prosecuted, but they also forgive them.
Ferrier’s death has left the Minneapolis veteran community mourning a man many saw as a steady source of help, care, and support.
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