Authorities Identify Two Women Killed in Crash With Fleeing Carjacking Suspect in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Authorities have identified the two women killed in a violent crash Thursday morning involving a vehicle driven by a fleeing carjacking suspect. The victims have been named as 25-year-old Marisa Casebolt and 25-year-old Liberty Borg, both of Minneapolis.
The crash happened after police say a man stole a vehicle and attempted to evade officers in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to investigators, the suspect was traveling at a high rate of speed when he collided with another car carrying the two women. The impact of the crash proved fatal for both Casebolt and Borg.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene, but despite immediate life-saving efforts, both women were pronounced dead. The suspect was taken into custody after the crash. His identity has not yet been released, but officials confirmed that charges are pending as the investigation continues.
The deaths of Casebolt and Borg have left a deep impact on their families, friends, and the wider Minneapolis community. Both were just 25 years old, with loved ones describing them as bright, compassionate women with much of their lives ahead of them.
Community members have expressed outrage over the circumstances that led to the crash, raising questions about crime, public safety, and the risks posed by suspects attempting to flee law enforcement. City leaders acknowledged the tragedy and extended their condolences to the families of the victims, while also emphasizing the seriousness of violent crime and reckless driving on city streets.
Police continue to investigate the events leading up to the crash, including the circumstances of the carjacking and the pursuit that followed. Officials have not disclosed whether officers were actively chasing the suspect at the time of the collision or monitoring from a distance.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identities of the victims Thursday afternoon. Casebolt and Borg’s families are now preparing for an unimaginable loss while the community rallies to support them.
Authorities say more details about the suspect, including possible charges, will be released in the coming
