Minneapolis mass shooting: victims identified as family speaks out and red flag law debate grows
Suspect Carlton Johnson II opened fire during a custody exchange at the Shoreline Apartments in downtown Minneapolis, killing two residents and wounding several people, including police officers and building staff.[1]
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the two residents killed as Dale Henry Spry, 63, and Muse A. Afrah, 61; both are believed to have lived on the ninth floor.[1] Investigators say Johnson began shooting during a custody exchange with the mother of his child; the child escaped physically unharmed and the mother was hospitalized.[1] Two building employees, including property manager 'Jan', were shot before Johnson moved to the ninth floor; Jan has had multiple surgeries and is listed in stable condition in an online fundraiser.[1] Minneapolis officers Joseph Michnowski and Yahye Ahmed were among those shot; officials say all three injured officers are expected to make a full recovery.[1] Family members describe Dale Spry as an Army veteran, jokester and peacekeeper, and his nephew Kendall Coleman has launched a GoFundMe for funeral expenses and support for Spry's children.[1] The BCA and family say there is currently no evidence that Spry or the others were specifically targeted, though investigators are still examining motive and how victims were selected.[1]
The attack has renewed calls from advocates and some lawmakers to expand Minnesota's red flag law and make it easier to remove guns from people judged to be a danger to themselves or others.[2] Investigators continue to examine the case and have not publicly identified a clear motive.[1]
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- The BCA has publicly identified the two residents killed as Dale Henry Spry, 63 and Muse A. Afrah, 61, both believed to have lived on the ninth floor of Shoreline Apartments.
- Investigators say suspect Carlton Johnson II began shooting during a custody exchange with the mother of his child; the child escaped physically unharmed and the mother was hospitalized.
- Two building employees, including property manager Jan, were shot before Johnson moved to the ninth floor; Jan has undergone multiple surgeries and is in stable condition according to an online fundraiser.
- Minneapolis police officers Joseph Michnowski and Yahye Ahmed were among those shot, and all three injured officers are expected to make a full recovery.
- Family members describe victim Dale Spry as an Army veteran, jokester and peacekeeper; his nephew Kendall Coleman has launched a GoFundMe for funeral expenses and support for Spry’s children.
- The BCA and family say there is currently no evidence Spry or the others were specifically targeted, though investigators are still examining motive and victim selection.
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- BCA has publicly identified the two residents killed as Dale Henry Spry, 63, and Muse A. Afrah, 61, both believed to have lived on the ninth floor of Shoreline Apartments.
- Investigators say suspect Carlton Johnson II began shooting during a custody exchange with the mother of his child; the child escaped physically unharmed and the mother was hospitalized.
- Two building employees, including property manager 'Jan', were shot before Johnson moved to the ninth floor; Jan has undergone multiple surgeries and is in stable condition according to an online fundraiser.
- The article names the two officers shot as Minneapolis police officers Joseph Michnowski and Yahye Ahmed, and says all three injured officers are expected to make a full recovery.
- Family members describe victim Dale Spry as an Army veteran, jokester and peacekeeper; his nephew Kendall Coleman believes Spry would have tried to help the gunman rather than harm him and has launched a GoFundMe for funeral expenses and support for Spry’s children.
- BCA and family say there is currently no evidence Spry or the others were specifically targeted, though investigators are still examining motive and victim selection.