Family of St. Paul man, 41, seeking justice after his fatal shooting
A man fatally shot in St. Paul was a 41-year-old who loved traveling and being with his children and family, his longtime partner said Thursday.
Robert James Brown, of St. Paul, was shot in the Frogtown neighborhood before 1 a.m. Wednesday.
Police responded to multiple 911 callers reporting shots fired near Lafond Avenue and Grotto Street. Someone took Brown to Regions Hospital in a private vehicle and he was pronounced dead soon after, police said.
No one was under arrest as of Thursday afternoon. Police have asked witnesses to come forward and his family is requesting the same as they seek justice, said Ashly Saari, who said Brown referred to her as his life partner.
Brown grew up in Frogtown. He enjoyed all things sports, especially the Minnesota Vikings.
“He loved coaching both football and basketball, which turned into lifelong mentorships with many of the kids,” said Saari, who remembered him as a devoted dad.
Brown, who was known as Rob, was the kind of person who would embrace everyone as family, his brother said.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact them at 651-266-5650.
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