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.
Orlando, Fla. — Family and friends of 33-year-old Julien Emmanuel Cruz are seeking answers and accountability following his fatal shooting outside a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub early Sunday morning.
According to the Orlando Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:31 a.m. on February 22, 2026, to the 1900 block of North Orange Avenue, just north of Lake Ivanhoe, in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Cruz suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed Cruz was born May 18, 1992.
Detectives determined that prior to the shooting, Cruz and the suspect were involved in a verbal and physical altercation on the sidewalk outside the nightclub district. Investigators say that during the dispute, the suspect retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot Cruz.
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, which patrol officers later located in the 200 block of East New Hampshire Avenue, approximately two blocks from where the shooting occurred.
Police subsequently arrested 37-year-old Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr (DOB: October 29, 1988). He has been charged with Second Degree Murder with a Firearm. Authorities confirmed this case marks the third homicide in Orlando in 2026.
Cruz’s father, Anthony Cruz, said his son and his partner had been at Savoy Orlando enjoying the evening before the violence unfolded.
According to the family, as the couple exited the club after closing time, a vehicle sped past them. Cruz’s partner allegedly yelled toward the occupants of the vehicle, prompting the car to stop. A physical altercation then reportedly began between Cruz’s partner and one of the individuals from the vehicle.
“When they fought, my son saw that was happening. My son went to intervene, and when he intervened, another guy got out of the car, and he got shot,” Anthony Cruz said. “My son didn’t deserve what happened. All I have left is a shirt — a shirt with a bullet hole.”
While police have charged Borja Gil De La Madr, Cruz’s family maintains that another individual may have been directly responsible for pulling the trigger. Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether additional suspects are being sought.
A small memorial has formed across from the nightclub, where members of the community have gathered to honor Cruz’s memory.
Joshua Cooper, owner of Savoy Orlando, said the tragedy has deeply impacted the LGBTQ+ community, even though the shooting occurred off the club’s property.
“I didn’t know the victim, but from everything I’ve been told, I wish I had,” Cooper said. “He seemed like a great kid. Seeing a family that is so heartbroken and so supportive of this community says so much.”
The Orlando Police Department has not released additional information regarding potential additional suspects. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and shooting.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department or Crimeline.
The investigation remains active.