06/02/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Maryanne Ligeralde Quiroz, Executive Director, Indigenous Roots
(651)366-0006 / [email protected]
ST. PAUL LATINO COMMUNITY MOURNS THE LOSS OF GABRIEL “GABE” ARRAZOLA AND DEMANDS ANSWERS IN UNSOLVED HOMICIDE AND POSSIBLE HATE CRIME
June 1, 2026 (Saint Paul, MN) – Today marks seven days since Gabriel “Gabe” Arrazola was taken from his family, friends, and community. Today also marks seven days without answers about who is responsible for his death.
Gabriel, proudly from Oaxaca, made Minnesota his home more than 25 years ago. He was a devoted brother, uncle, friend, and community member who carried his culture with pride. He was known for his deep passion for Mexican artisanry, and the joy, generosity, and connection he brought those around him.
Gabriel was last seen in Saint Paul by family and friends the evening of May 24, 2026. According to the incident report, his body was discovered the following day, Memorial Day, at approximately 11:00 a.m., lying across the train tracks on the 1400 block of Case Avenue in Saint Paul’s East Side. It was reported that Gabriel suffered injuries consistent with a sharp-edged weapon and first responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
One week later, Gabriel’s homicide remains unsolved and Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) investigators have finally asked for public support to determine what happened and who is responsible. Community members are increasingly concerned by the apparent brutality of the attack and are calling on authorities to be transparent about whether Gabriel’s homicide is being investigated as a hate crime.
“Gabriel’s life mattered and he deserves justice. Our community deserves to feel safe. There are evident signs of extreme violence and struggle. We cannot dismiss the possibility of a hate crime. Why did investigators wait a whole week to ask for the public’s help? We are being left completely in the dark.”, said a loved one.
