Crime
At least two shot during Wayzata High School graduation ceremony at Mariucci Arena
The suspect is currently in custody.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A shooting incident during a high school graduation ceremony outside 3M Arena at Mariucci has left at least two individuals injured and one person in custody, according to law enforcement and emergency officials.
The incident unfolded around 8:33 p.m. Friday in the area of 1901 4th Street SE, on the University of Minnesota campus in Southeast Minneapolis.
According to dispatch audio and emergency reports, multiple shots were fired during what was described as a large altercation involving a group of young men.
The arena was hosting the commencement ceremony for Wayzata High School at the time, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
University of Minnesota Police responded to the scene and apprehended a suspect matching the description provided: a Black male in his 20s, wearing a red and black shirt, blue hoodie, and jeans, who reportedly fled on foot following the shooting.
The suspect is currently in custody.
Authorities have not released his identity at this time.
Emergency Medical Services transported a 49-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the head and a 19-year-old male who sustained two gunshot wounds to the thigh.
Both were taken to area hospitals; the condition of the 49-year-old is not yet known, while the 19-year-old is believed to be in stable condition.
There were unconfirmed reports of a third injured individual who may have been taken from the scene in a private vehicle, which investigators are continuing to explore.
Cellphone video captured by a bystander shows a large group of individuals engaged in a fight moments before gunfire erupted.
It remains unclear whether the shooting occurred inside or outside the arena, though initial information and statements from officials suggest the incident took place outside.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the incident in a statement on social media, calling the shooting “horrific” and expressing support for the victims and their families.
“Horrific news of a shooting near Mariucci Arena during a graduation event tonight – a time of celebration that should never have turned into one of fear and sadness,” Walz stated. “As officials take the suspect into custody, I’m praying for the injured. We’re in touch with University of Minnesota Police, and the state stands ready to assist in any way possible.”
Wayzata Public Schools also issued a statement confirming the incident occurred following the graduation ceremony and that they are working to gather accurate information.
The University of Minnesota Police Department is leading the investigation with assistance from other local agencies. Authorities are urging anyone with information or footage related to the incident to come forward.
Further updates will be provided as more details become available.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.