Minnesota State Trooper Charged with Murder in Shooting of Driver A trooper in Minnesota has been charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop in Minneapolis. The decision to charge the trooper, Ryan Londregan, was made by the top prosecutor in the county, Mary Moriarty, and her team. The incident has brought attention to tensions between law enforcement and prosecutors. The trooper's lawyer criticized the charges, while prosecutors argue that the troopers' actions were not in line with their training. The trooper is currently on paid leave and is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday.