Minneapolis mass shooting kills two, gunman dies after standoff with police

A deadly mass shooting occurred at the Loring Towers apartment complex in Minneapolis, with 35-year-old Carlton Johnson II identified as the gunman. Two people were killed and six others injured, and one police officer was shot in the leg while another was shot twice in the abdomen; Johnson died in the building during a standoff. Authorities noted that Johnson had been facing eviction proceedings and had a history of threatening behavior, including disturbing neighbors and allegedly assaulting a resident before openly carrying a gun. Social media profiles described him as a content creator and machine operator, and reports indicated he was a father of two daughters. Investigations are examining the timeline of events from late January through June, including threats at the complex and Johnson’s alleged statements about obtaining a new gun and harming someone. Additional coverage confirms the same sequence of shootings, casualties, and Johnson’s death, underscoring a pattern of escalating threats tied to eviction actions.