Cobb II, Ricky Thomas Case No: 2023-04995
Press Release
Decedent: Cobb II, Ricky Thomas
Age: 33 years
Race: Black/African American
Sex: Male
City: Plymouth State: Minnesota
Date of Injury: 7/31/2023
Location of Injury: I-94 West and 42nd Avenue North
Minneapolis MN 55411
Date of Death: 7/31/2023
Time of Death: 02:35
Location of Death: I-94 West and 42nd Avenue North
Minneapolis MN 55411
Manner of Death: Homicide
Cause of Death: Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Investigating Agency: BCA - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Comments: Manner of death classification is a statutory function of the medical examiner, as
part of death certification for purposes of vital statistics and public health.
Manner of death is not a legal determination of culpability or intent.
Under Minnesota state law, the Medical Examiner is a neutral and independent
office and is separate and distinct from any prosecutorial authority or law
enforcement agency.
Please direct any media inquiries to Carolyn Marinan, Hennepin County
Communications at
[email protected]