Media reports identified Carlton Neal Johnson II as the suspected gunman in a downtown Minneapolis apartment shooting on Wednesday. Court records cited by Fox9 Minneapolis said he was facing eviction and had made threatening statements, including incidents involving an openly displayed firearm. The shooting left two people dead and injured three police officers, and the suspect died at the scene.
WHO:Carlton Neal Johnson II
WHAT:Reports identified the suspected gunman in a downtown Minneapolis apartment shooting as a resident facing eviction.
WHEN:Sep 2, 2026
WHERE:Minneapolis, Minnesota
WHY:Court records cited by Fox9 Minneapolis said Johnson was facing eviction for previously making threatening statements.
