Gavyn Skattebo, a 20-year-old Austin man, pleaded guilty on June 29, 2026, to possessing a firearm with a conviction of a violent crime as a juvenile. This charge is related to a fatal shooting that occurred in February 2025.
According to court records, Skattebo was seen holding a Glock handgun with an extended magazine in February 2025. A 16-year-old individual has been taken into custody for allegedly killing Opoka Nathanael, 27, in connection to the incident.
Skattebo's guilty plea comes after he admitted that there is video evidence of him holding a gun connected to Nathanael's fatal shooting. As a juvenile, Skattebo was convicted of terroristic threats and as a result, was not allowed to possess weapons.
The sentencing hearing for Skattebo has been set for September 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Background: In February 2025, a deadly shooting occurred in Austin, Minnesota, resulting in the death of Opoka Nathanael. A 16-year-old individual was taken into custody in connection to the incident. Gavyn Skattebo's guilty plea is related to this case and highlights the importance of enforcing gun laws for individuals with violent crime convictions as juveniles.
Note: The sources do not provide information on the current status or charges against the 16-year-old individual taken into custody in connection to Nathanael's fatal shooting.