Nansi G. Fuentes Zambrano, Dena M. Silcox, and Adam J. Wilwerding Remembered After Tragic St. Paul Shooting
Today, our hearts are heavy as we remember three lives that were tragically taken far too soon. We honor the memories of Nansi G. Fuentes Zambrano, 25, Dena M. Silcox, 56, and Adam J. Wilwerding, 43, whose deaths have left their families, friends, coworkers, and the entire St. Paul, Minnesota, community in profound sorrow.
According to authorities, officers with the St. Paul Police Department responded to reports of gunfire on Monday afternoon at an apartment complex located in the 1500 block of St. Paul Avenue. When officers arrived, they discovered three individuals who had tragically lost their lives inside the leasing office area.
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner later identified the victims as Nansi G. Fuentes Zambrano of Inver Grove Heights, Dena M. Silcox of St. Paul, and Adam J. Wilwerding of Oakdale. Authorities have since announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the investigation, which remains ongoing.
As investigators continue working to understand the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident, the focus remains on honoring the lives lost and supporting the families and loved ones left behind.
Nansi, Dena, and Adam were more than victims of a tragic event. They were individuals with their own stories, dreams, relationships, and memories that mattered deeply to the people who knew and loved them.
Their lives represented moments of kindness, friendship, and connection. Each person left an impact on their families, friends, coworkers, and communities, and their absence has created a void that cannot be filled.
The St. Paul community is now coming together to offer support, compassion, and comfort to those grieving this unimaginable loss. As people reflect on their memories, they are honoring the lives of three individuals who will not be forgotten.
The thoughts and heartfelt condolences of the community remain with the families, friends, and loved ones of Nansi G. Fuentes Zambrano, Dena M. Silcox, and Adam J. Wilwerding during this incredibly difficult time.

