North Minneapolis Mourns Ladre Frmdaapp, A Life Lost to Late-Night Violence
The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is in deep mourning following the tragic passing of Ladre Frmdaapp, who died after a late-night shooting on the 2900 block of Russell Avenue North in North Minneapolis. The heartbreaking incident occurred shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, leaving the community reeling from yet another act of senseless gun violence.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered a man—later identified as Ladre Frmdaapp, 27—suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Emergency responders immediately began life-saving measures at the scene before transporting him to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale. Despite the efforts of paramedics and trauma doctors, Ladre was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Police investigators spent several hours processing the crime scene, marking shell casings and examining nearby vehicles that had been hit by stray bullets. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots, followed by the sound of screeching tires as a car sped away from the block. Detectives are now reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses in hopes of identifying the suspect or vehicle involved.
Authorities have not released any information about potential motives or suspects, though investigators have said the shooting does not appear to be random. Detectives from the Homicide Division and the Gun Violence Response Team are jointly working on the case. They are urging anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at (800) 222-TIPS, assuring that all tips can remain anonymous.
Friends and family describe Ladre Frmdaapp as a vibrant young man with a contagious smile and a generous heart. Known among friends by his nickname “Frmdaapp,” Ladre had deep ties to the North Minneapolis community, where he grew up and remained active in mentoring local youth. He was passionate about music, sports, and community development—often encouraging young people to stay away from violence and pursue their dreams.
“Ladre was more than just my friend—he was family,” said one lifelong companion at a makeshift memorial that has since formed near the site of the shooting. “He always looked out for others. He had dreams, he had goals, and he didn’t deserve this.”
By Monday morning, candles, flowers, and handwritten notes filled the corner of Russell Avenue North where the tragedy took place. A local pastor led a brief vigil, calling for peace and unity in a neighborhood that has endured too much loss. “We must turn this pain into purpose,” he said, addressing the crowd of mourners who stood in silence, some with tears streaming down their faces.
The North Minneapolis community, long plagued by cycles of gun violence, now adds another name to a growing list of lives lost. City leaders and activists are once again calling for increased community programs, better conflict resolution efforts, and a renewed commitment to breaking the cycle of retaliation that has taken too many young lives.
Ladre Frmdaapp’s family is now preparing for funeral arrangements while grappling with unbearable grief. They have set up an online fundraiser to help cover burial expenses and to support Ladre’s younger siblings, whom he helped raise after their father’s passing.
“He had so much potential,” said his mother softly, standing at the vigil surrounded by loved ones. “He was my baby, and now he’s gone. I just want justice for my son.”
As detectives continue their investigation, the community holds onto hope that those responsible will be found and that Ladre’s memory will serve as a reminder of the urgent need for peace. For now, Russell Avenue North stands as a place of remembrance—a reminder of a young life that ended too soon and a call for change that can no longer wait.
Rest in peace, Ladre Frmdaapp.
A son, a friend, a light to his community—gone but never forgotten.