Edward Tiki Arrington, 45, appeared in federal court following charges related to a carjacking spree that resulted in the deaths of two women and serious injury to a child. The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson. Arrington faces one count of carjacking and one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, as charged on September 5, 2025.
According to the criminal complaint, on September 4, 2025, Arrington targeted at least eight victims in Minneapolis. Authorities allege he crashed a stolen vehicle, causing fatalities and injuries before being hospitalized and later transferred into federal custody. He is currently detained pending a hearing scheduled for September 22.
“A little over two weeks ago, a career criminal took the lives of two women and severely injured a child,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson. “That is loss devastating and it is permanent. I wish we could do more, but the truth is we can never make it right. What we can and will do is ensure that Arrington is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
The incident began around 8 am near 334 Lake Street East when police received reports about an armed man identified as Edward Tiki Arrington, also known as Troy Mike Payton. The complaint details erratic driving behavior leading up to multiple attempted carjackings at gunpoint.
Arrington allegedly fled police through several neighborhoods before crashing into another vehicle at Penn Avenue and Olson Memorial Boulevard. Two women in their twenties were killed; a six-year-old child suffered significant injuries including fractures and brain trauma.
Arrington’s criminal record includes previous convictions for assault, firearms offenses, and federal drug charges from 2009.
“This violent suspect had an extensive criminal history and showed a complete disregard for the value of human life,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. “His reckless and violent actions claimed the lives of innocent people and put countless others at risk. We are grateful for the partnership with the United States Attorney’s Office as we all work to ensure that he is held fully accountable and that justice is pursued for the victims and their families to the fullest extent of the law.”
“Two innocent young women died yesterday, and a young child was hospitalized, due to the reckless and senseless actions of Edward Tiki Arrington, aka Troy Mike Payton,” said FBI Minneapolis Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston, Sr. “Violent carjackings have permeated Minneapolis for far too long; these federal charges represent the commitment by the FBI, our law enforcement partners and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to reduce violent crime in Minnesota. The FBI will bring every resource available to ensure a safe community where its residents can thrive. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.”
The investigation involved collaboration between local police departments, state patrol officers, and federal agents.
Assistant U.S. Attorney David Green is prosecuting this case.
Authorities remind that complaints are allegations only; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
