Minneapolis Man Sincir Malik Porter Charged with Murder After Fatal Roommate Stabbing Over $15 Debt

Minneapolis, MN – A seemingly trivial dispute over a $15 debt tragically escalated into a homicide in south Minneapolis last week, leading to the arrest and charging of Sincir Malik Porter, 21, in the death of his roommate, Abdirahman Adan Abdirahman, 25. The incident, which unfolded on Sunday, July 6, 2025, has sent ripples of shock and sorrow through the local community, highlighting the devastating consequences that can arise from even minor disagreements.

According to charges filed in Hennepin County District Court on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Minneapolis Police Department officers responded to a distress call at approximately 5:05 p.m. at a residence located in the 4900 block of Hiawatha Avenue. Upon arrival, emergency responders were confronted with a gruesome scene: Abdirahman Adan Abdirahman was found suffering from a critical stab wound to the neck, surrounded by a significant amount of blood splattered across the living room floor and walls. He was immediately transported to Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC), where despite efforts to save him, he tragically succumbed to his injuries. The Hennepin County medical examiner later confirmed the cause of death as a stab wound to the neck and ruled the manner of death a homicide.

The swift and thorough investigation by the Minneapolis Police Department quickly brought clarity to the chaotic scene. Police recovered a bloodied knife near the entrance of the residence, believed to be the weapon used in the fatal attack. Crucially, surveillance video footage obtained from inside the apartment provided a chilling account of the events leading up to the stabbing. The footage reportedly showed Porter and Abdirahman engaged in a heated argument over $15.00. The verbal altercation quickly devolved into physical violence, with Porter observed holding a knife and, in a sudden movement, fatally stabbing Abdirahman once in the neck. After the attack, Abdirahman appeared to attempt to defend himself, briefly taking a fighting stance before collapsing to the ground.

Following the stabbing, Sincir Malik Porter fled the scene. However, police were able to locate and apprehend him roughly half a mile south of the crime scene, in the 5300 block of 46th Avenue South. When confronted by an officer, Porter allegedly uttered, "Yeah, you got me," an unprompted admission that immediately drew suspicion. Later, after being read his Miranda rights, Porter reportedly confessed to the stabbing. Disturbingly, during his statement to investigators, Porter allegedly revealed that he had harbored thoughts of killing Abdirahman and his other roommates in the past. He further chillingly remarked that his other roommates were "lucky they didn't get in the way," suggesting a broader, pre-existing animosity.

Porter has been formally charged with two counts of second-degree murder in connection with Abdirahman’s death. The specific charges often refer to different subsections of second-degree murder statutes, such as intentional murder without premeditation or felony murder. He is currently being held at the Hennepin County Jail in lieu of a $1 million bond. As of the current date, Porter has made his initial court appearance, but the legal proceedings are ongoing, and no conviction or sentence has been rendered. His legal representation or specific plea (if any beyond the arrest statements) has not been widely reported in initial coverage.

The death of Abdirahman Adan Abdirahman marks another tragic tally in Minneapolis’s homicide count for the year, which stands at 30, according to data available through the Star Tribune. This figure compares to 37 homicides recorded by this time last year, indicating a slight but somber downward trend in fatal violence. Nevertheless, the incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly seemingly minor disputes can turn deadly, particularly within shared living environments. The community now awaits further developments in the legal process, hoping for justice for Abdirahman and a clearer understanding of the underlying dynamics that led to such a profound loss over a negligible sum of money.