Court filings from Minneapolis man accused of shooting neighbor show pattern of harassment
The documents accuse John Sawchak of striking a neighbor with a wooden stick, slashing the tires of a police car and threatening to kill other neighbors.
Man accused of shooting neighbor had multiple restraining orders filed against him in past 15 years
John Sawchak, who is accused of shooting his neighbor in Minneapolis, made his first appearance in court Tuesday.
Minneapolis man accused of shooting neighbor held on $1M bail
The Minneapolis man accused of shooting his neighbor after months of threats and other disturbing behavior is being held on $1 million bail as he faces charges of attempted murder.
Minneapolis NAACP demands accountability for Minneapolis Police Department's response in neighbor shooting
The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for accountability after Davis Moturi's yearlong complaints about harassment from his neighbor, John Sawchak, went unanswered.
Minneapolis NAACP calls on city for apologies in Minneapolis neighbor shooting
President Cynthia Wilson said city officials failed to protect a resident from months of harassment by a neighbor before he was shot.
Minneapolis NAACP calls on city officials to publicly apologize to man allegedly shot by neighbor
Davis Moturi was allegedly shot by his neighbor John Sawchak on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Moturi was hospitalized with a fractured spine, two broken ribs and a concussion.
Community activists demand action after Davis Moturi was shot by John Sawchak
Community activists will be asking the city's top leaders to step down during Thursday's council meeting after shooting of ...
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Minneapolis police on defensive after neighbor allegedly shoots man who had reported numerous threats
John Herbert Sawchak, 54, was charged Thursday in Hennepin County District Court with second-degree attempted murder, ...
A White man allegedly shot his Black neighbor in Minneapolis. Why police waited days before making an arrest
John Sawchak, 54, had two outstanding warrants against him for an alleged yearlong campaign of harassment targeting the shooting victim as well as a third warrant charging him with assaulting ...
Suspected shooter taken into custody after tense standoff in Minneapolis
John Herbert Sawchak was charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting his neighbor but was not in custody. The case ...
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O’Hara promises review of MPD’s actions ahead of Grand Avenue shooting
In a statement Monday afternoon, O’Hara promised a full review of the circumstances that led to the shooting of Davis Moturi ...
Robust community engagement works — when we have it
Having prosecutors involved as well allows us collectively figure out the best way to address troublesome situations such as ...
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Man accused of shooting neighbor after year-long dispute arrested overnight
According to police, John Herbert Sawchak is now being held on charges of second-degree attempted murder, as well as others.
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Minneapolis police arrest John Sawchak for shooting Davis Moturi
Minneapolis police finally arrest John Sawchak for shooting Davis Moturi over one week after the incident occurred ...