Minneapolis St. Paul's restaurant owner closes business about crime, shooting
Minneapolis – St. The owner of Paul's restaurant is closing the door, saying that crime and insufficient responsibility for city officials have made it impossible to operate safely.
Brian Ingram, who owns several restaurants, including the Apostle Supper Club in St. Paul, Minnesota, said he is closing crimes in the area. Now, he wants to send a message to local leaders.
“Crime is just out of control,” Ingram said during a Friday appearance on Fox and Friends. “Our city officials are not standing in every corner, 'We're done.'”
Ingram blamed what he said was the failure of local prosecutors, judges and lawyers to hold criminals accountable.
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“When our DA and our city attorneys and judges decide that we don't prosecute criminals anymore, we just want to get them back and it's just keep blowing up,” he said.
Minneapolis experienced a wave of gun violence in 24 hours earlier this week, with five people killed and six injured in multiple shots. (Getty Image)
He noted that there were continuous intrusions and ongoing safety issues to employees and customers due to the closure.
Ingram said it was even difficult to submit a police report.
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“I called 911 twice last month and the dispatcher told me twice that I can't let the police come to my company to report,” he said. “Well, when you can't submit a police report, of course the crime will be reduced.”
According to the City of Minneapolis Crime Dashboard, certain crimes, such as assault, burglary, robbery and sex crimes compared to this time last year. Still, the city experienced a wave of gun violence in 24 hours earlier this week, with five people killed and six injured in multiple shootings. Police are investigating whether the incidents are related to gangs.
Ingram said he knew at least one repeated offender, and despite many arrests, he stole his restaurant several times.
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“He robbed me, robbed me from prison, came back, stole me again a few days later, came back a few weeks later, and did it again,” Ingram said. “It's crazy.”
In response to the recent violence, Minneapolis Police Commissioner Brian O'Hara issued a statement expressing anger at the shooting and is expected to increase patrols.
“The level of violence the city experienced in less than 24 hours was outrageous,” the statement said. “Each behavior can cause great sadness and tear the family apart.”
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Although Ingram welcomes the police department’s response, he said that unless elected officials also speak out, that’s not enough.
“It's time to stand together now,” he said. “I'm tired of this Republican Democrat, like, we can all agree that crime is a crime and if you commit a crime, you should go to jail.”
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He urged Minneapolis Street. The Paul community gathers together to promote policies that prioritize public safety.
“As a community, we can be united, be proud of our community, love for the community and stand up for it, and stop being crazy,” Ingram said. “Common sense has to prevail.”