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Minneapolis Mass Shooting Claims Two Neighbors, Suspect Identified

Minneapolis Mass Shooting Claims Two Neighbors, Suspect Identified

Two individuals, Dale Spry, 63, and Muse Afrah, 61, were killed in a mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment complex. Officials identified the victims as neighbors of the alleged gunman, Carlton Johnson II, who was reportedly facing eviction from his apartment. The incident began with a child custody exchange outside the Shoreline Plaza building, where Johnson shot a woman in the leg. He then entered the building, assaulting two employees before taking an elevator to the ninth floor and shooting Spry and Afrah. Johnson was later killed in an exchange of gunfire with police. Three officers sustained injuries, two from gunshot wounds and one from glass cuts. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the incident. Spry was a U.S. Marine veteran who suffered from PTSD, according to his estranged daughter. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office had previously reviewed a case against Johnson for threatening a resident and brandishing a firearm in June, but declined to prosecute due ...

Three Killed, Including Gunman, in Minneapolis High-Rise Shooting

Three Killed, Including Gunman, in Minneapolis High-Rise Shooting

A mass shooting incident in a Minneapolis high-rise building resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including the gunman, and left several others injured. The event unfolded on Wednesday night, with police officers responding to the scene. During the incident, three police officers sustained injuries, with one reportedly undergoing surgery. The shooter was found dead by police officers. Details surrounding the motive for the shooting have not been released. NBC News' Steve Patterson reported on the incident, confirming the casualties and injuries. The situation caused significant alarm in the local community and prompted a rapid response from law enforcement and emergency services.

Minneapolis Resident Chris Miller Reports Encountering Gunman Before Fatal Apartment Shooting

Minneapolis Resident Chris Miller Reports Encountering Gunman Before Fatal Apartment Shooting

Chris Miller, a resident of a downtown Minneapolis apartment building, reported hearing a rapid succession of gunshots and running outside for safety during a recent shooting incident. Miller stated his belief that he knew the individual responsible for the shooting. Earlier in the week, Miller encountered someone in the hallway with a handgun and subsequently reported the individual to building management. The shooting resulted in two fatalities and five injuries, including two Minneapolis police officers. The suspect was later killed by police. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty confirmed that the man who carried out the deadly shooting, Carlton Johnson, had been investigated in June for displaying a handgun but was not charged due to insufficient evidence. Court documents indicate Johnson was facing eviction and had previously threatened a fellow resident with a gun.

Four Arrested in Minneapolis After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Linked to Smash-and-Grab Crimes

Four Arrested in Minneapolis After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Linked to Smash-and-Grab Crimes

Four individuals, including three teenage boys, were arrested in Minneapolis following a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle suspected of being connected to multiple smash-and-grab incidents. The incident began early Friday morning when Minneapolis Police responded to reports of vehicle window breakages in the 4600 block of Minnehaha Avenue. Officers located a vehicle driving erratically, running red lights, and entering oncoming traffic, prompting a pursuit. The chase concluded when the suspect vehicle collided with a Hennepin County Sheriff's Office squad car near 26th Avenue South and East 9th Street. Following the crash, three of the four occupants fled on foot but were apprehended. The individuals taken into custody include three juveniles aged 15, 16, and 16, and an 18-year-old. A search of the stolen vehicle revealed a firearm, a replica firearm, masks, suspected narcotics, and various tools commonly used in smash-and-grab crimes, such as window-breaking tools, flashlights, and screwdrivers. O...

Woman in Critical Condition Following North Seattle Shooting; Suspect at Large

Woman in Critical Condition Following North Seattle Shooting; Suspect at Large

A 20-year-old woman is in critical condition after being shot in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood late Thursday night. Seattle Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting near Aurora Avenue North and North 125th Street at 11:11 p.m. Upon arrival, they found the victim with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. She was treated by officers and then transported to Harborview Medical Center by Seattle Fire Department medics. Investigators believe an altercation occurred between the victim and a male suspect at a nearby hotel prior to the shooting. After separating, the victim was on Aurora Avenue North when the suspect reportedly pulled up in a black SUV and shot her before fleeing westbound on North 127th Street. The suspect remains at large, and the SPD's Gun Violence Reduction Unit is leading the investigation, urging anyone with information to contact their tip line.

South Seattle Shootout Damages Homes and Vehicles, No Injuries Reported

South Seattle Shootout Damages Homes and Vehicles, No Injuries Reported

A shootout occurred in a South Seattle neighborhood, specifically near the intersection of South Holly Street and 29th Avenue South, resulting in damage to five homes and three vehicles. According to the Seattle Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting around 9:29 p.m. They discovered 40 spent shell casings in the street and a nearby park. Investigators believe the incident involved an exchange of gunfire between individuals in the park and occupants of one or two cars that pulled up to the intersection. Fortunately, despite the extensive damage and the number of shots fired, no injuries were reported. The Seattle Police Department’s Gun Violence Reduction Unit is actively investigating the incident to determine the circumstances that led to the shootout.

Rapid City Police Arrest Man in Shots-Fired Incident, One Hospitalized

Rapid City Police Arrest Man in Shots-Fired Incident, One Hospitalized

Rapid City Police have arrested a man following a shots-fired incident that occurred Wednesday night in the 700 block of E. Anamosa Street. Officers were initially responding to an unrelated call in the area when one heard gunshots and observed muzzle flashes coming from 743 E. Anamosa Street. The shooter was seen fleeing into an apartment within the building. Police quickly established a perimeter and located an adult male nearby who had sustained serious, non-life-threatening injuries from the gunfire; he was transported to the hospital. Four individuals were ordered out of the apartment, including 20-year-old Cesar Shangreaux of Martin, who was identified through witness interviews as the shooter. Shangreaux was arrested for Aggravated Assault and taken to the Pennington County Jail. A search warrant was executed for the residence, and the firearm believed to be used in the incident was recovered. Police believe Shangreaux and the victim knew each other, indicating the incident was not random.

Investigators scour scene of Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead, including suspect

Investigators scour scene of Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead, including suspect

Investigators were scouring the scene of the downtown Minneapolis shooting that left three people dead, including the suspect, and five others injured

2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting, hospital officials say

2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting, hospital officials say

According to officials, at least one person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis

Chicago Father Fatally Shot While Taking College Test on Pilsen Porch

Chicago Father Fatally Shot While Taking College Test on Pilsen Porch

Charles Senase, a 35-year-old father of three, was fatally shot on Monday night while sitting on the front porch of his home in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. His family reported that Senase was taking a college test at the time of the incident. Surveillance video, which the family believes captured the event, reportedly shows a shooter exiting a gray vehicle, opening fire, and then driving away. Senase was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. His mother, who was inside the home, heard the gunshots and found him wounded. The family had recently moved back to Chicago, just weeks prior, after Senase was accepted into college, aiming to build a better future for his family. Chicago police have not yet released a description of the shooter or a motive for the shooting.