Minnesota Man Who Disguised Himself as UPS Driver During Triple Homicide Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

MINNESOTA — A Fridley man who posed as a UPS delivery driver to gain access to a family’s home has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a brutal triple homicide that occurred in Coon Rapids in January 2024. Authorities say 39-year-old Alonzo Pierre Mingo carried out a premeditated attack that left three family members dead while two young children were inside the house.

Suspect Used UPS Disguise to Enter Home

According to investigators, Mingo arrived at the residence wearing a full UPS uniform and carrying a cardboard box, allowing him to approach the home without suspicion. Once the door opened, prosecutors say he forced his way inside and immediately began firing.

Inside the home were Shannon Patricia Jungwirth, 42; her husband, Mario Alberto Trejo Estrada, 39; and their 20-year-old son, Jorge Alexander Reyes-Jungwirth. All three were fatally shot during the attack. Two small children, who were also present in the house, were not physically harmed but were found in a state of extreme distress.

Authorities later confirmed that the attack showed clear signs of planning, including the use of a delivery disguise, the timing of the entry, and the rapid nature of the shootings.

Jury Conviction on Multiple First-Degree Murder Charges

After a full trial, an Anoka County jury convicted Mingo on several counts of first-degree murder and related offenses. Prosecutors presented surveillance footage, detailed witness testimony, and crime-scene evidence demonstrating the deliberate and targeted nature of the attack.

The judge noted the “brutal and premeditated manner” in which the killings occurred and emphasized the long-lasting trauma inflicted on the surviving children before issuing the life-without-parole sentence.

Judge Cites Severity of Crime

In sentencing Mingo, the court highlighted both the calculated method used to enter the home and the devastating impact on the victims’ family and the broader community. The judge stated that the severity of the violence left no grounds for leniency, making a parole-less life sentence necessary for public safety and justice.

Law enforcement officials said the case was among the most disturbing homicides the region has seen in recent years, both for the nature of the deception involved and the presence of young children during the killings.

The conviction brings closure to a case that has deeply shaken the Coon Rapids and Fridley communities, though authorities say the emotional impact on surviving family members will last far longer. For more developing crime reports and court updates, stay with SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.