QUICK SUMMARY
An unlicensed driver in Minneapolis faces murder charges after deliberately hitting four pedestrians in two separate crosswalk incidents. One victim, dragged under the vehicle, died two days later, prompting the County Attorney's Office to amend the charges to intentional second-degree murder.
Sophia Elizabeth Sullivan, 38, faces charges including intentional second-degree murder after she deliberately hit four pedestrians in south Minneapolis. The incidents occurred when Sullivan, driving without a license for nearly a decade, ran red lights and struck victims in crosswalks. Surveillance footage shows her accelerating towards the pedestrians, causing serious injuries. One victim was dragged under the vehicle and died two days later, prompting the County Attorney's Office to amend the charges. Sullivan was arrested shortly after the incidents, and her bail is set at $1 million. The rising violence in Minneapolis is concerning, as there have been seven homicides reported in just over a week, compared to 21 at this time last year. Court records do not reveal a motive or the identities of the victims, and Sullivan has not retained an attorney. The case underscores ongoing public safety issues in the city.