Watch live: Suspected gunman in downtown Minneapolis mass shooting was facing eviction, court records show
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Watch live: Suspected gunman in downtown Minneapolis mass shooting was facing eviction, court records show

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Key Points:

  • The suspected shooter in the Minneapolis mass shooting, identified as 35-year-old Carlton Neal Johnson, was facing eviction from his apartment due to multiple incidents including assault and brandishing a firearm to apartment staff and residents.
  • Johnson died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after killing two people and injuring six others, including three police officers, during the shooting at the Shoreline Plaza complex.
  • Despite displaying a firearm openly on several occasions, Johnson was not charged due to insufficient evidence, though he was subject to a restraining order related to threatening messages sent to the mother of his child.
  • Authorities continue to investigate the incident, with updates scheduled from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Minneapolis city officials regarding the investigation and the condition of the injured officers.
  • The incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and domestic threats, with resources provided for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Minnesota.

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