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.