Event Brief
Gunman shoots two Minneapolis officers on ninth floor
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
Summary: A gunman emerged on the ninth floor of a Minneapolis apartment building during an officer pursuit after earlier killings inside. Dramatic city video shows Officer Joseph Michnowski being struck as Carlton Johnson drew a handgun, with additional shots fired as officers moved through the hallway.
WHO: Carlton Johnson; Officer Joseph Michnowski; Minneapolis police officers
WHAT: Carlton Johnson shot Officer Joseph Michnowski during an attempt to secure an apartment building on the ninth floor.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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