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““There is a big gang violence problem among the Somali community in Minnesota, and some Democrats in the state have suggested that even talking about the gang violence problem is racist,””

“Tafoya said, as she referred not only to the thwarting of the terror plot, but also a recent spate of gang gun violence tied to what some in local law enforcement say are members of "the Somali American community."”

“The potential shooting at the mall comes after two recent shootings by Somali teens as victims and suspects, including a gang-related shooting in Bloomington where more than 100 rounds of ammunition were fired.”

““There has been this outbreak of Somali gang violence in the suburbs,” said Hinderaker.”

“Continue reading … FUMBLE ON JUSTICE — Accused homecoming shooter posts bond as Minnesota confronts Somali gang violence.”

“The case has intensified concerns about Somali gang-related violence across the metro area, prompting regional public safety agencies to meet under the coordination of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.”

“The Republican Senate nominee in Minnesota is sounding the alarm about crime levels in the state amid a wave of Somali gang violence and a foiled terror plot by an American born to Somali parents.”

“Violence tied to Somali-American gangs in the Twin Cities metro erupted in recent days, with law enforcement recovering nearly 100 casings after a gunfight captured on a resident’s surveillance camera — as officials warn they need help to contain the problem…”