A small town in Minnesota, US was rocked by tragedy on Monday evening when a shooter opened fire at a Super 8 motel, killing two people.
The suspected gunman was also later found dead, but it was not clear how he died and where he was found dead.
Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, but authorities confirmed the fatalities and that there were no further injuries reported. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
The Cloquet Police Department received reports of gunfire at the Super 8 motel near Big Lake Road and Highway 33 in Cloquet, around 20 miles from Duluth, around 7pm on Monday. As the situation unfolded, police issued a shelter-in-place order for the surrounding community, urging nearly 12,000 residents to stay indoors. The order remained in effect for approximately one hour before being lifted.
While authorities have confirmed the death toll, specifics about the victims and the gunman remain undisclosed. The location where the gunman was found and the cause of their death have not been released.
Residents of Cloquet expressed shock and sadness in the wake of the tragedy. Some, like Tom Zambori, who works across the street from the motel, reported seeing a large number of emergency vehicles at the scene. Others, like Cece Houle, who lives nearby, took to social media to warn of the active shooter situation and assure their safety.
Investigation Ongoing
The Cloquet Police Department, along with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, is actively investigating the shooting. A full investigation is underway to determine the motive, timeline of events, and any other relevant details.
A Reminder of Gun Violence:
This shooting serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence. With details still emerging, the community of Cloquet grieves for the lives lost and grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy.
