Overview
- The Hennepin County court gave Alonzo (Arlonzo) Williams Jr. roughly 72 years and 11 months and Dantrell Clark about 59 years and 7.5 months for their roles in the Bar Zia shooting.
- Both men were convicted in July of two counts of second-degree intentional murder, multiple counts of attempted second-degree intentional murder, and prohibited firearm possession.
- Court records and surveillance evidence say Clark punched 21-year-old DaMarco Fletcher Jr. on the dance floor and Williams then shot him from less than three feet away, with officers recovering at least 13 .40-caliber casings.
- Prosecutors framed the attack as tied to the long-running 'Highs-Lows' gang rivalry and told the judge that Facebook posts allegedly directed by Williams from jail described the shooting, mocked the victim, and circulated crime-scene images.
- Officials said the lengthy sentences are meant to send a public safety message about gang violence in Minneapolis and may shape how future homicide prosecutions handle social-media conduct and victim protections.