Branden Russell King faces felony charges for a targeted shooting in Duluth, Minnesota, that killed Chazz Toney after an earlier mistaken attack. Prosecutors allege King shot an unidentified man—described as the “wrong guy”—in the chest on October 9, 2025, before fatally shooting Toney in the head the next night. Toney, nicknamed “Cash,” was found executed near West 3rd Street with a cigarette, keys, and phone still on him.​
Incident Details
King, 32, was arrested January 8, 2026, following witness accounts and surveillance video placing him at both scenes. Witnesses reported King seeking Toney after the first shooting, admitting he shot the wrong person while showing off his gun. Forensic evidence links the same firearm to both victims; the first survived, but Toney died from a gunshot wound.​
Charges and Status
King faces second-degree murder for Toney’s death and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon for the prior shooting. He remains in St. Louis County Jail without bond, as requested by the County Attorney’s Office. No motive has been publicly detailed in court documents.
