Mass Shooting in Apartment Building Kills Two, Wounds Five, Including Two Officers; Suspect Dead
15 E Grant St
Published · Updated
Watch Live Videos
Download Citizen
Summary
- At least seven people were shot, two of them police officers, at a high-rise apartment building in Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon, according to Minneapolis police. Two of the victims, both civilians, have died. The suspected shooter is also dead, though how he died has not been determined.
- Officers were dispatched around 4:36 p.m. to a report of a shooting at 15 E. Grant St. When they arrived, they found victims and heard additional gunfire, which they followed to an upper floor, police said. There, officers encountered a haze that limited their visibility.
- Three officers were hurt, two of whom were shot. One sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg, and the other is in surgery, according to police. Five civilians were shot, two of them fatally. One person died at the scene and another died at a nearby hospital.
- Multiple local law enforcement agencies are assisting, including with responding to 911 calls. An additional press conference is planned for later Wednesday night. People are urged to avoid the area.
Timeline
The incident reportedly began as a domestic response involving a person who was one of the shooting victims.
Per KARE 11, the suspect was identified as Carlton Johnson, who was a resident reportedly under an eviction notice at Loring Towers, where the shooting took place.
Police advised a third officer was treated for an injury, but was not shot.
An additional press conference is planned for later tonight.
Multiple local law enforcement agencies are assisting, including help with responding to local 911 calls.
One of the officers was sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in the leg. The other officer shot is in surgery.
In total, seven victims were shot—two officers and five civilians—and two died. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Four people were taken to a nearby hospital with apparent gunshot wounds, one of whom died. Another person died at the scene.
The suspected shooter is dead, but it's unknown how he died.
On an upper floor, officers encountered a haze that limited their visibility. In total, three officers were hurt, two of whom were shot.
Around 4:36 p.m, officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting at 15 E Grant St. Once police arrived at the high-rise apartment building, officers found victims and heard additional gunfire, which they followed the sound of, Minnepolis police officials said in a press conference.
It is unclear if the fatality was a victim or a suspect.
Per NBC News, one person was pronounced dead from the shooting, with an additional 6 people injured.
According to reports from the Star-Tribune and KARE11, the shooter was taken into custody or may have been neutralized.
Multiple civilians have reportedly been killed, per a report from KTSP citing city sources. One of the officers who was hit is in surgery.
The city of Minnepolis confirmed that two officers were struck, and that there are multiple victims.
It is unclear if any officers have been injured at the scene.
The exact number of injured is unclear.
Citizen user video shows police and firefighters on the scene with a person down next to a building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15 E Grant St.
The incident reportedly began as a domestic response involving a person who was one of the shooting victims.
Per KARE 11, the suspect was identified as Carlton Johnson, who was a resident reportedly under an eviction notice at Loring Towers, where the shooting took place.
Police advised a third officer was treated for an injury, but was not shot.
An additional press conference is planned for later tonight.
Multiple local law enforcement agencies are assisting, including help with responding to local 911 calls.
One of the officers was sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in the leg. The other officer shot is in surgery.
In total, seven victims were shot—two officers and five civilians—and two died. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Four people were taken to a nearby hospital with apparent gunshot wounds, one of whom died. Another person died at the scene.
The suspected shooter is dead, but it's unknown how he died.
On an upper floor, officers encountered a haze that limited their visibility. In total, three officers were hurt, two of whom were shot.
Around 4:36 p.m, officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting at 15 E Grant St. Once police arrived at the high-rise apartment building, officers found victims and heard additional gunfire, which they followed the sound of, Minnepolis police officials said in a press conference.
It is unclear if the fatality was a victim or a suspect.
Per NBC News, one person was pronounced dead from the shooting, with an additional 6 people injured.
According to reports from the Star-Tribune and KARE11, the shooter was taken into custody or may have been neutralized.
Multiple civilians have reportedly been killed, per a report from KTSP citing city sources. One of the officers who was hit is in surgery.
The city of Minnepolis confirmed that two officers were struck, and that there are multiple victims.
It is unclear if any officers have been injured at the scene.
The exact number of injured is unclear.
Citizen user video shows police and firefighters on the scene with a person down next to a building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15 E Grant St.
The incident reportedly began as a domestic response involving a person who was one of the shooting victims.
Per KARE 11, the suspect was identified as Carlton Johnson, who was a resident reportedly under an eviction notice at Loring Towers, where the shooting took place.
Police advised a third officer was treated for an injury, but was not shot.
An additional press conference is planned for later tonight.
Multiple local law enforcement agencies are assisting, including help with responding to local 911 calls.
One of the officers was sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in the leg. The other officer shot is in surgery.
In total, seven victims were shot—two officers and five civilians—and two died. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Four people were taken to a nearby hospital with apparent gunshot wounds, one of whom died. Another person died at the scene.
The suspected shooter is dead, but it's unknown how he died.
On an upper floor, officers encountered a haze that limited their visibility. In total, three officers were hurt, two of whom were shot.
Around 4:36 p.m, officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting at 15 E Grant St. Once police arrived at the high-rise apartment building, officers found victims and heard additional gunfire, which they followed the sound of, Minnepolis police officials said in a press conference.
It is unclear if the fatality was a victim or a suspect.
Per NBC News, one person was pronounced dead from the shooting, with an additional 6 people injured.
According to reports from the Star-Tribune and KARE11, the shooter was taken into custody or may have been neutralized.
Multiple civilians have reportedly been killed, per a report from KTSP citing city sources. One of the officers who was hit is in surgery.
The city of Minnepolis confirmed that two officers were struck, and that there are multiple victims.
It is unclear if any officers have been injured at the scene.
The exact number of injured is unclear.
Citizen user video shows police and firefighters on the scene with a person down next to a building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15 E Grant St.
The incident reportedly began as a domestic response involving a person who was one of the shooting victims.
Per KARE 11, the suspect was identified as Carlton Johnson, who was a resident reportedly under an eviction notice at Loring Towers, where the shooting took place.
Police advised a third officer was treated for an injury, but was not shot.
An additional press conference is planned for later tonight.
Multiple local law enforcement agencies are assisting, including help with responding to local 911 calls.
One of the officers was sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in the leg. The other officer shot is in surgery.
In total, seven victims were shot—two officers and five civilians—and two died. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Four people were taken to a nearby hospital with apparent gunshot wounds, one of whom died. Another person died at the scene.
The suspected shooter is dead, but it's unknown how he died.
On an upper floor, officers encountered a haze that limited their visibility. In total, three officers were hurt, two of whom were shot.
Around 4:36 p.m, officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting at 15 E Grant St. Once police arrived at the high-rise apartment building, officers found victims and heard additional gunfire, which they followed the sound of, Minnepolis police officials said in a press conference.
It is unclear if the fatality was a victim or a suspect.
Per NBC News, one person was pronounced dead from the shooting, with an additional 6 people injured.
According to reports from the Star-Tribune and KARE11, the shooter was taken into custody or may have been neutralized.
Multiple civilians have reportedly been killed, per a report from KTSP citing city sources. One of the officers who was hit is in surgery.
The city of Minnepolis confirmed that two officers were struck, and that there are multiple victims.
It is unclear if any officers have been injured at the scene.
The exact number of injured is unclear.
Citizen user video shows police and firefighters on the scene with a person down next to a building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15 E Grant St.
The incident reportedly began as a domestic response involving a person who was one of the shooting victims.
Per KARE 11, the suspect was identified as Carlton Johnson, who was a resident reportedly under an eviction notice at Loring Towers, where the shooting took place.
Police advised a third officer was treated for an injury, but was not shot.
An additional press conference is planned for later tonight.
Multiple local law enforcement agencies are assisting, including help with responding to local 911 calls.
One of the officers was sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in the leg. The other officer shot is in surgery.
In total, seven victims were shot—two officers and five civilians—and two died. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Four people were taken to a nearby hospital with apparent gunshot wounds, one of whom died. Another person died at the scene.
The suspected shooter is dead, but it's unknown how he died.
On an upper floor, officers encountered a haze that limited their visibility. In total, three officers were hurt, two of whom were shot.
Around 4:36 p.m, officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting at 15 E Grant St. Once police arrived at the high-rise apartment building, officers found victims and heard additional gunfire, which they followed the sound of, Minnepolis police officials said in a press conference.
It is unclear if the fatality was a victim or a suspect.
Per NBC News, one person was pronounced dead from the shooting, with an additional 6 people injured.
According to reports from the Star-Tribune and KARE11, the shooter was taken into custody or may have been neutralized.
Multiple civilians have reportedly been killed, per a report from KTSP citing city sources. One of the officers who was hit is in surgery.
The city of Minnepolis confirmed that two officers were struck, and that there are multiple victims.
It is unclear if any officers have been injured at the scene.
The exact number of injured is unclear.
Citizen user video shows police and firefighters on the scene with a person down next to a building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15 E Grant St.
Stay up-to-date
Download CitizenRadio Clips
Show all 7 radio clips
Comments30
How do you mute the chat? I can't stand all these racist, ignorant comments. People have died. This is terribly sad, and the victims deserve dignity.
Report the comments.
if yall gon be racist keep take it sumwhere else ppl were hurt amd familys are mourning lets be respectful
Do any of y'all watch the actual news? It clearly has stated the shooter was a resident of the apt. Building who was evicted today and pretty much went on a rampage. Mental Health is real. They also said they had received calls on the same person earlier today, but it was not taken that serious and look what happens.
Y’all just read the damn summary before commenting. Then u won’t have to ask where this is at
How do you mute the chat? I can't stand all these racist, ignorant comments. People have died. This is terribly sad, and the victims deserve dignity.
Report the comments.
if yall gon be racist keep take it sumwhere else ppl were hurt amd familys are mourning lets be respectful
Do any of y'all watch the actual news? It clearly has stated the shooter was a resident of the apt. Building who was evicted today and pretty much went on a rampage. Mental Health is real. They also said they had received calls on the same person earlier today, but it was not taken that serious and look what happens.
Y’all just read the damn summary before commenting. Then u won’t have to ask where this is at
How do you mute the chat? I can't stand all these racist, ignorant comments. People have died. This is terribly sad, and the victims deserve dignity.
Report the comments.
if yall gon be racist keep take it sumwhere else ppl were hurt amd familys are mourning lets be respectful
Do any of y'all watch the actual news? It clearly has stated the shooter was a resident of the apt. Building who was evicted today and pretty much went on a rampage. Mental Health is real. They also said they had received calls on the same person earlier today, but it was not taken that serious and look what happens.
Y’all just read the damn summary before commenting. Then u won’t have to ask where this is at
How do you mute the chat? I can't stand all these racist, ignorant comments. People have died. This is terribly sad, and the victims deserve dignity.
Report the comments.
if yall gon be racist keep take it sumwhere else ppl were hurt amd familys are mourning lets be respectful
Do any of y'all watch the actual news? It clearly has stated the shooter was a resident of the apt. Building who was evicted today and pretty much went on a rampage. Mental Health is real. They also said they had received calls on the same person earlier today, but it was not taken that serious and look what happens.
Y’all just read the damn summary before commenting. Then u won’t have to ask where this is at
Stay informed on local incidents
Download Citizen
How do you mute the chat? I can't stand all these racist, ignorant comments. People have died. This is terribly sad, and the victims deserve dignity.
Report the comments.
if yall gon be racist keep take it sumwhere else ppl were hurt amd familys are mourning lets be respectful
Do any of y'all watch the actual news? It clearly has stated the shooter was a resident of the apt. Building who was evicted today and pretty much went on a rampage. Mental Health is real. They also said they had received calls on the same person earlier today, but it was not taken that serious and look what happens.
Y’all just read the damn summary before commenting. Then u won’t have to ask where this is at