{"id":13597,"date":"2026-07-22T13:24:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=13597"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:24:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:24:41","slug":"minnesota-migrant-tsegaab-binessu-allegedly-executes-3-apartment-complex-staffers-over-parking-contract-dispute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=13597","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota migrant Tsegaab Binessu allegedly executes 3 apartment complex staffers over parking contract dispute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F07%2F135157207.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A disgruntled migrant allegedly gunned down three staffers at his Minnesota apartment block in a crazed rampage after he couldn\u2019t cancel his parking garage contract.<\/p>\n<p>Tsegaab Binessu, 30, allegedly shot dead Nansi Fuentes Zambrano, 25, Dena Silcox, 56, and Adam Wilwerding, 43, at the complex in St. Paul, Minnesota, Monday, <a href=\"https:\/\/kstp.com\/kstp-news\/top-news\/charges-man-killed-three-people-at-saint-paul-apartment-over-garage-rental-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">KSTP reported.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Binessu, originally from Ethiopia, wanted to cancel his $65-a-month parking garage contract as he had aspirations to join the Navy, documents seen by the outlet claim.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Tsegaab Binessu, 30, allegedly shot dead three staffers at his Minnesota apartment complex.  <span class=\"credit\">Ramsey Co. Sheriff&#8217;s Office<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He called staffers regarding the cancellation process, but they said he couldn\u2019t opt out after just renewing his contract.<\/p>\n<p>Binessu then told the workers he was going to go down to the leasing office \u2013 before launching his alleged rampage.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>He \u201cwent to the leasing office a short time after that phone call and he executed three workers,\u201d the court documents state.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He is accused of shooting Wilwerding, a community manager known affectionately as AJ, six times and Silcox six times.<\/p>\n<p>Silcox, who was the assistant manager having worked in the office for almost a decade, reportedly screamed \u201cNo, no \u2013 no no\u201d when Wilwerding was shot.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She was shot five times in \u201crapid succession\u201d before Binessu allegedly fired another gunshot, which sent her crashing to the floor, the court documents said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/2026\/07\/21\/st-paul-man-charged-triple-murder-highland-park\/\">according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Nansi Fuentes Zambrano, 25, was shot dead.  <span class=\"credit\">Family Handout<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A scream was heard on surveillance video and Binessu allegedly fired four more shots.<\/p>\n<p>Fuentes Zambrano was found dead in a room at the back of the office \u2013 and she tried to escape through a window when she was shot.\u00a0She was found with a gunshot in her head.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Investigators found 21 spent shell casings in the office, according to the documents.<\/p>\n<p>Binessu was arrested in Virginia, Minn. \u2013 around 200 miles from the crime scene \u2013 and reportedly confessed to the killings in a call with his roommate, who later called the cops.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The alleged shooter told his roommate \u201che had argued with apartment management and ended up killing three people,\u201d the court documents state.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Dena Silcox was described as someone with a \u2018vibrant spirit\u2019  <span class=\"credit\">KARE 11<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Binessu was arrested driving Fuentes Zambrano\u2019s car and he moaned that he \u201chated the American system\u201d during his interrogation.<\/p>\n<p>He claimed he had been trying for seven years to bring his wife and kids from Ethiopia \u2013 but he had been stymied due to the immigration process.<\/p>\n<p>Binessu said the ordeal had contributed to his divorce from his spouse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBinessu believes he was treated unfairly because he is black and an immigrant,\u201d the court documents stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBinessu repeatedly said he has lost everything he cared about: his wife, his children, his business, his peace of mind. Binessu said life without his family no longer made sense.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also told investigators that he quit his truck driver job because of stress.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>An Aerial view of an apartment building with several parked cars outside. <span class=\"credit\">KARE 11<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But Binessu was tight-lipped on what allegedly unfolded inside the leasing office.<\/p>\n<p>Binessu was charged with second-degree murder and is set to appear in court Wednesday. He faces 40 years in prison for each murder.<\/p>\n<p>Tributes have poured in for the victims. Silcox\u2019s devastated friends said she was someone with a \u201cvibrant spirit\u201d which \u201cbrought joy to everyone who knew her.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHer sudden and violent passing has left us all in shock,\u201d they said in a fundraiser.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDena\u2019s children, who meant the world to her, are facing this unimaginable time with bravery and love.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Morning Report\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with all you need to know\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMorning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>At a vigil held Tuesday, Silcox\u2019s dad Robert described her as a \u201cfabulous piano player,\u201d while her younger brother Erik said she had \u201ca fire in her belly,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kare11.com\/article\/news\/local\/loved-ones-community-members-gather-remember-victims-of-highland-park-apartment-office-shooting\/89-a369069e-db5e-487e-95e6-b7238c367bcb\">KARE 11 reported.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Zambrano\u2019s pal Estreya Velazquez said, \u201cShe deserved so much more than what was given to her.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ashley Chester, who lives in the apartment complex, paid tribute to Wilwerding, saying he was loved by all of the tenants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey were just good people, really good people, and you can tell because there\u2019s residents that\u2019s been here for years, and that says a lot,\u201d she said of the three people killed and those who attended the vigil in their memory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re definitely together, and we\u2019re going to stay together. 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