{"id":33725,"date":"2026-06-19T12:26:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=33725"},"modified":"2026-06-19T12:26:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:26:02","slug":"moorhead-man-booked-on-murder-weapons-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-man-booked-on-murder-weapons-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Man Booked on Murder, Weapons Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Moorhead Man Booked on Murder, Weapons Charges<\/h2>\n

MOORHEAD, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Malachi Alexander Shabaiash, 28, was booked into the Clay County Jail on April 17, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking was recorded at 9:01 a.m.<\/p>\n

The Moorhead Police Department was listed as the arresting agency.<\/p>\n

The jail entry lists eight alleged offenses.<\/p>\n

They include murder, assault, weapons, domestic assault, fleeing, and firearm storage charges.<\/p>\n

Murder and Assault Allegations<\/h2>\n

The booking record lists one count of second-degree murder.<\/p>\n

It also lists second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n

The supplied record does not describe the reported incident.<\/p>\n

It does not identify an alleged weapon, victim, or location.<\/p>\n

The entry also lists domestic assault involving great bodily harm, weapon use, or a weapon threat.<\/p>\n

The short description does not show which part of that wording applies.<\/p>\n

Minnesota addresses second-degree murder under Statute 609.19<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Second-degree assault appears under Statute 609.222<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Malachi Alexander Shabaiash booking photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Weapons Charges Listed<\/h2>\n

The booking record lists several additional weapons allegations.<\/p>\n

One charge involves carrying a BB gun, rifle, shotgun, or assault weapon in public.<\/p>\n

Another alleges reckless handling or use of a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n

A separate count alleges negligent storage of firearms.<\/p>\n

The record does not identify the firearm or explain the storage conditions.<\/p>\n

It also does not state whether any weapon was recovered.<\/p>\n

Public firearm carrying is addressed under Statute 624.7181<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dangerous weapon conduct appears under Statute 609.66<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Negligent firearm storage appears under Statute 609.666<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other Allegations<\/h2>\n

The booking entry also lists disorderly conduct.<\/p>\n

Another count alleges fleeing an officer on foot or by other nonvehicle means.<\/p>\n

The record does not describe the reported flight or surrounding events.<\/p>\n

Disorderly conduct is addressed under Statute 609.72<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fleeing an officer appears under Statute 609.487<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n

Public Records and Case Status<\/h2>\n

The supplied booking information does not include a court file number.<\/p>\n

It also does not list bond terms, release conditions, or a hearing date.<\/p>\n

Current custody details may appear on the Clay County inmate roster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public case records may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some records may not appear immediately after a booking.<\/p>\n

Agency information is available through the Moorhead Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n

A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

It only records that a person was processed into custody.<\/p>\n

Shabaiash is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors may amend, reduce, or dismiss the listed charges.<\/p>\n

A judge or jury may later determine the case outcome.<\/p>\n

This report is based only on the booking information provided.<\/p>\n

It may be updated when verified court records provide more details.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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