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CBS News
5 hours ago
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Man, 20, charged with assault in Mariucci Arena shooting that injured 2 following graduation ceremony
Shots fired at 3M Arena at Mariucci on U of M campus; 1 in custody Shots fired at 3M Arena at Mariucci on U of M campus; 1 in custody Shots fired at 3M Arena at Mariucci on U of M campus; 1 in custody A 20-year-old Coon Rapids man faces charges in connection to a shooting at Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus that injured two people after a high school graduation ceremony. Hamza Said is charged in Hennepin County with one count of first-degree assault, one count of second-degree assault and one count of owning a machine gun. All are felony-level offenses. Surveillance video from the scene on Friday evening shows several people running from the east Mariucci Arena entrance, charging documents say. Said reached towards his waist and extended a handgun towards another man, who quickly started running in the other direction, charges state. Said then fired multiple rounds, according to the criminal complaint. Documents say that when police arrived at the scene around 8 p.m., they found the man who ran away from Said suffering from a gunshot wound to the right leg. Police provided medical care, and he did not cooperate with the investigation, charges say. Officers also found another victim at the scene. The man had been shot in the head, but was able to tell police that he was standing outside with his family after the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony when he heard a group get into an argument behind him. He said he heard a gunshot and starting running away with his family, but felt a burning sensation on his head. He touched his head and saw a "substantial" amount of blood, the charges say, and then he collapsed. A CT scan showed he had a fractured skull and brain bleed. The University of Minnesota says both victims — ages 49 and 19 — have been discharged from the hospital. Hennepin County Surveillance video shows that after Said appeared to fire multiple rounds, he jumped over some bushes and left a black gown and black face mask on the sidewalk south of Williams Arena, according to documents. A witness near the scene told police he saw a man wearing a black hoodie and black face mask run south. Police found Said walking on Pleasant Street Southeast. He was taken into custody. Officers near Williams Arena found Said's gown and a Glock 17 handgun, charges say. The gun had an automatic conversion kit known as a "switch" and an extended magazine. They also found a black face mask. Police are still investigating if Said was inside the graduation ceremony before the shooting. The gown that he was wearing does not match the graduation ceremony clothing, charging documents say. Note: The above video first aired on May 30, 2025, before charges were filed.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Mariucci Arena shooting: Victims released from hospital after graduation
The Brief Two men, ages 19 and 49, who were shot outside Mariucci Arena after the Wayzata High School graduation on Friday have been released from the hospital. Police arrested the suspected shooter but have not confirmed a motive or any direct connection to the graduation event. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Two victims who were shot outside Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota campus, following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony, have now been released from the hospital. What we know Police said a 19-year-old man and a 49-year-old man were shot outside Mariucci Arena around 8:20 p.m. Friday evening following the graduation ceremony. The victims were taken to the hospital in stable condition and police said the gunman was arrested. What we don't know Police did not disclose the motive behind the shooting. It's not clear if the victims were targeted or simply bystanders. The alleged gunman has also not yet been identified. What they're saying In an update on Sunday, University of Minnesota police said the victims had both been released from the hospital. In a message to parents, Wayzata officials said one of the victims was the parent of a graduate. Superintendent Chace Anderson dispelled rumors he said were circulating online, explaining investigators "have not been able to confirm any connection between the shooter or the second victim and our graduation ceremony." "Please know that several safety measures were in place before and during the ceremony, including operational metal detectors at all entrances, as well as the presence of school resource officers and University of Minnesota police and security personnel," Anderson continued. "Moving forward, we are committed to continually reviewing and strengthening our security protocols and exploring ways to prevent such incidents in the future, ultimately enhancing the graduation ceremony experience for all students and families." The Source This story uses information from University of Minnesota PD and Wayzata school officials.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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2 Mariucci Arena shooting victims recovering, 1 suspect arrested
The Brief University of Minnesota officials say two people are in stable condition after a shooting near Mariucci Arena on Friday night. The victims are a 19-year-old man and a 49-year-old man. The shots were fired around 8:20 p.m. following the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Two shooting victims, a 19-year-old and a 49-year-old man, are in stable condition after a shooting outside the Mariucci Arena on Friday night following the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony, according to University of Minnesota officials. Police say a shooting suspect was arrested, but have not released information on his identity or official charges. What we know The University of Minnesota Police Department said the shooting happened at about 8:20 p.m. on Friday, May 30, outside Mariucci Arena following the Wayzata graduation ceremony. The two victims were then taken to the hospital. Police say they arrested the shooting suspect and there is no ongoing threat to the public. What we don't know Law enforcement have not released information on the suspected shooter's identity or what is believed to have led to the shooting. What they're saying In a social media post, U of M Regent James Farnsworth called the incident "very disturbing and scary" while updating that people with knowledge of the situation "don't believe any students were harmed." Governor Tim Walz has also weighed in, saying on social media, "As officials take the suspect into custody, I'm praying for the injured. We're in touch with UMN public safety, and the state stands ready to help in any way we can." The Source This story uses information shared by University of Minnesota officials and past FOX 9 reporting.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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2 shot outside Minnesota high school graduation, suspect in custody: Police
Two people were shot Friday outside a Minnesota college arena during a high school graduation, police said. The incident took place around 8:20 p.m. outside the Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus as the graduation ceremony for Wayzata High School was taking place, the campus police department said in a statement. The condition and identities of the two victims were not immediately known as of Saturday afternoon. MORE: 16-year-old innocent bystander shot and killed near NYC school: Police Police arrested a suspect but did not immediately identify them or provide any more details about a possible motive. "Authorities do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the area," the University of Minnesota Police Department said in a statement. Gov. Tim Walz responded to the shooting on X, calling the incident "horrific." "A time of celebration that should never have turned into one of fear and sadness," Walz wrote. "Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this senseless act of violence," he wrote. 2 shot outside Minnesota high school graduation, suspect in custody: Police originally appeared on
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Two shot Friday night outside 3M Arena at Mariucci on UMN campus
Two people were shot Friday night and one person was arrested following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony held on the University of Minnesota campus, police said. University authorities notified students that the 8:20 p.m. shooting occurred outside 3M Arena at Mariucci following the ceremony. University of Minnesota police responded and two people were taken by ambulance to Hennepin County Medical Center. Their condition was unknown Saturday morning. Gov. Tim Walz expressed his thoughts on X. 'Horrific news of a shooting near Mariucci Arena during a graduation event tonight – a time of celebration that should never have turned into one of fear and sadness,' he wrote. The suspect in the shooting is in custody and authorities say they don't believe there is any ongoing threat to the public. The investigation by university police, Minneapolis police and the Hennepin County sheriff's office is continuing. Charges to be dismissed in St. Paul sexual assault case Toxicology result brings second charge in Wisconsin crash that killed restaurant owner David Burley Maplewood shooting: St. Paul man fired on car while kids cowered nearby, charges say Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers say ex-assistant's social media posts undercut her rape allegation Bloodhounds hunting 'Devil in the Ozarks' fugitive are seen as key part of manhunt
