"While police have not confirmed a motive, Fletcher's Ice Cream and Cafe in Minneapolis has a massive Pride flag hanging above its door and is known in the community for its inclusive environment. It is also on the same block as the home of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party, though it's unclear whether the suspect knew that."
"The suspect, 30-year-old Firomsa Ahmed Umar, allegedly threw one Molotov cocktail through the window of the shop on the evening of October 19 and the afternoon of October 20. The shop was closed during both incidents. Fletcher that employees had only left six minutes before the first attack took place, which led to some chairs catching fire and members of the neighboring business putting it out."
"@fox9mn A Fridley man faces arson charges after authorities believe he threw a Molotov cocktail-style explosive at an ice cream shop in northeast Minneapolis - twice. Firomsa Ahmed Umar, 30, is charged with two counts of first-degree arson after alleged attacks that occurred on Oct. 19 and 20. According to multiple witnesses, Umar was seen lighting, then throwing, the explosive devices, then fleeing the scene in a Honda Odyssey."
A suspect, 30-year-old Firomsa Ahmed Umar, faces two counts of first-degree arson for alleged Molotov cocktail attacks on Fletcher's Ice Cream and Cafe in Minneapolis on Oct. 19 and 20. The shop, known for its inclusive environment and marked by a large Pride flag, was closed during both incidents. Employees reportedly left six minutes before the first attack, which caused chairs to catch fire before neighbors extinguished them. The second device’s wick fell out and flames did not reach the store. Witnesses say Umar was seen lighting and throwing the devices and fleeing in a Honda Odyssey; observers recorded the license plate. Neighbors are planning a rally to support the business.
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