Crime
Former Stewartville High School Coach Dies by Suicide After Shooting Student-Athlete
Stewartville, MN – A tragic shooting incident occurred early Friday morning in the parking lot of Stewartville High School, resulting in one fatality and leaving a male teenager in critical condition.
The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the event, which unfolded as the school’s wrestling team prepared to depart for a tournament.
Dispatchers received a 911 call around 5 a.m., alerting law enforcement to a shooting at the high school, located approximately 10 miles south of Rochester.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered two shooting victims in the parking lot.
A teenage boy who sustained a gunshot wound and was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery and remains in critical condition. Investigators confirmed the student was shot while walking toward a waiting bus.
An adult male was found deceased nearby, with a rifle next to him.
Authorities have ruled the death an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
According to Sheriff Kevin Torgerson, a bus carrying approximately 40 coaches and student-athletes for a wrestling meet was parked in front of the school when the violence erupted.
A coach discovered the injured student shortly after the initial shot was fired, and the second, self-inflicted shot was reportedly heard at that time.
While officials have not released the identity of the deceased, further context surrounding the event has emerged:
The deceased individual, identified as Logan Moyer, was a former coach who was reportedly terminated for violating school policy by coaching a wrestler during the off-season.
Investigators believe the coach targeted the student he allegedly blamed for his dismissal.
The investigation is underway to formally determine the relationship between the two individuals and the complete motive.
Both Sheriff Torgerson and Superintendent Selfors have urged the public and media to refrain from speculation as the investigation proceeds.
The shooting has led to the immediate cancellation of all classes for the day at both Stewartville High School and the adjacent middle school.
The students who were present for the team departure were safely reunited with their families, with Sheriff Torgerson noting that most were unaware of the full gravity of the situation at the time.
Stewartville Superintendent Belinda Selfors released a statement, calling it “an incredibly difficult day for our community” and emphasizing the importance of collective support.
The district has mobilized comprehensive support services for students, staff, and families, which will be available through the weekend and the following week. In the wake of the incident, the school district also canceled Friday night’s scheduled basketball game with Lourdes.
Sheriff Torgerson concluded his statement by stressing the widespread impact of the incident, asking the community for support during this challenging time.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.