Deadly downtown Minneapolis shooting started as a custody exchange
A mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis that left three dead and six injured originated from a domestic dispute during a custody exchange. The suspect, who had a history of threats, was killed in a confrontation with police.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the lethal risks associated with domestic violence and the challenges law enforcement faces in managing high-risk custody disputes.
The deadly downtown Minneapolis shooting that ended with three people dead and six people hurt Wednesday started as a custody exchange, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) says.
Investigators currently believe that the shooter, 35-year-old Carlton Johnson II , died in an exchange of gunfire with police at Shoreline Plaza, formerly known as Loring Towers.
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Here’s what else we know so far about the deadly incident. Download the KSTP app below for additional updates as we confirm more details.
The BCA says Johnson was outside of Shoreline Plaza, located just off Nicollet Avenue and East Grant Street, for a custody exchange with his child and the child’s mother at around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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