MINNEAPOLIS — Community activists are demanding action a week after Davis Moturi was shot by his neighbor while doing yard work outside his south Minneapolis.
The man, identified as John Sawchak, is charged with four counts: second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault with the intent to inflict great bodily harm, stalking and harassment.
“The leadership of both the mayor and police chief are not acceptable of reforming Minneapolis Police the way they must be reformed,” said Michelle Gross, Communities United Against Police Brutality President.
The shooting happened after months of harassment nearly 20 police reports and several arrest warrants out for Sawchak.
Officers finally took the accused shooter into custody Monday following a high-stakes standoff five days after the shooting.
“The fact that a man could shoot his neighbor and sat in his house for five days with no repercussions is unacceptable,” Gross said.