Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced that Sakaria Osman Ahmed, age 32 of Burnsville, was sentenced today to 306 months in prison by Judge Shawn Moynihan in connection with the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Faisal A. Abukar of Eagan on December 18, 2021, in Eagan. Ahmed was convicted in May by a Dakota County Jury of one count of Murder in the Second Degree (With Intent) (Not Premeditated).
Facts pertaining to this case can be found in the criminal complaint at Criminal Complaint Search. A previous news release can be viewed at County Attorney News Releases. A booking photo can be viewed at Inmate Search.
Keena commented: “Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Faisal Abukar for their great loss."
Keena praised Amy Schaffer, Criminal Division Head and David Hemming, Assistant County Attorney who prosecuted the case.
If you have questions, contact Kathy Keena at 651-438-4440.