Myon Burrell was released from Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater, Tuesday, following a vote by Minnesota s pardon board commuting his sentence. Burrell, who is Black, was sent to prison for life as a teen in a high-profile murder case that raised questions about the integrity of the criminal justice system that put him away. John Minchillo / AP
The Minnesota Board of Pardons on Tuesday commuted the life sentence of Myon Burrell, a Black man who was sentenced to life in prison as a minor.
Burrell, who was 16 at the time of his arrest, was accused of
fatally shooting an 11-year old girl, who was struck by a stray bullet while doing her homework inside her family s Minneapolis home.
Minnesota Commutes Life Sentence Of Man Convicted As Teen Of Shooting 11-Year-Old
By Vanessa Romo
December 16, 2020
The Minnesota Board of Pardons on Tuesday commuted the life sentence of Myon Burrell, a Black man who was sentenced to life in prison as a minor.
Burrell, who was 16 at the time of his arrest, was accused of
fatally shooting an 11-year old girl, who was struck by a stray bullet while doing her homework inside her family’s Minneapolis home.
Following the announcement of his imminent release, Burrell held back tears.
“Thank you. Thank you very much,” he said reaching a hand out to the camera.