Man shot in Ramsey was Champlin Park High School student

Police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old man who was found shot in a vehicle Sunday morning in Ramsey.

A news release from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says that around 8:30 a.m. Ramsey police went to the 14600 block of Snowy Owl Street Northwest for a call about a driver slumped over in a car.

When they arrived, they found Diamond Eddie Manly from Brooklyn Park dead in the vehicle from an apparent gunshot wound, prompting a homicide investigation to be started. No arrests have been made.

A spokesperson for Champlin Park High School sent a letter to the families of students on Sunday evening, saying, in part, “I’m saddened to inform you that one of our students, Diamond Manly, a senior at our school, passed away over the weekend. Our school community extends our deepest sympathy to his family and the students, families and staff members who knew him.”

The letter added, “Please keep Diamond’s support network in your thoughts as they work through this challenging time. Champlin Park High School is committed to the wellbeing of our students and the support of their mental health needs as we work with our parents and guardians as partners in this effort.”

Law enforcement are looking for help to figure out what happened. Anyone with information should call Anoka County nonemergency dispatch at 763-427-1212.