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Minneapolis apartment shooting leaves two dead, six injured as suspect reportedly dies by suicide

A gunman opened fire at a Minneapolis apartment complex, killing two people and wounding six, including three officers, before reportedly taking his own life.

At the Shoreline Plaza apartment building in Minneapolis, a gunman unleashed fire that killed two individuals and injured six others, three of whom were police officers. Prior to the attack, the suspect, identified as Carlton Johnson II, had threatened to "kill someone" and had shown his gun on multiple occasions, prompting an eviction notice that listed seven lease violations. Residents described him as frequently angry, drunk, and involved in daily fights, and he faced a pending eviction hearing.

Law enforcement has not officially named him as the shooter, but sources close to the case linked him to the incident. After the shooting, the suspect reportedly died by suicide. Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the violence.

Why it matters

The incident highlights escalating gun violence and the potential risks of unresolved tenant disputes.

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