Deadly Shooting Erupts at Shoreline Plaza in Downtown Minneapolis
A deadly shooting occurred in downtown Minneapolis at Shoreline Plaza, leaving three people dead and six injured. The violence reportedly began during a custody exchange. The suspected shooter, Carlton Johnson II, is believed to have died during an exchange of…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 3, 2026 —
A violent incident at Shoreline Plaza in downtown Minneapolis has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Authorities confirmed that three individuals died as a result of the shooting, and six others sustained injuries.
The shooting reportedly began amidst a custody exchange, although specific details regarding the circumstances leading up to the violence were not immediately available. The identity of the victims, beyond the suspected shooter, has not been released by law enforcement.
Law enforcement officials identified the suspected shooter as Carlton Johnson II. It is believed that Johnson II died during an exchange of gunfire with responding police officers. The full sequence of events and the exact number of individuals involved in the exchange of gunfire with police were not detailed.
Details regarding the condition of the injured individuals, the specific nature of the custody exchange, and the timeline of events are still emerging. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. No further information was provided regarding potential motives or the specific nature of the custody dispute.
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