Suspect in downtown Minneapolis mass shooting was facing eviction
Summary
A man suspected of killing two people and injuring six others in a Minneapolis apartment shooting was facing eviction due to prior violent incidents and showing a gun to apartment staff. The suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and three of the injured were police officers.Key Facts
- The suspect is Carlton Neal Johnson, 35 years old.
- Johnson had signed a lease at the Shoreline Plaza apartment in March 2025.
- He was facing eviction after multiple incidents including assault and showing a gun to apartment management.
- On June 11 and 25, Johnson openly displayed a firearm at the apartment and to residents.
- Police were called several times due to Johnson’s behavior before the shooting.
- The shooting occurred on September 2, 2026, killing two and injuring six, including three police officers.
- One injured officer was in surgery with serious wounds; others had less severe injuries.
- City officials reported some officers suffered effects from exposure to an unknown airborne substance during the incident.
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