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Coon Rapids man charged in shooting at UMN after Wayzata graduation
A Coon Rapids man has been charged in a shooting that injured two people Friday on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis after a high school graduation ceremony. Hamza Abdirashid Said, 20, was charged with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a machine gun. According to the criminal complaint, at least one of the victims appeared to be an innocent bystander gathered with his family outside Mariucci Arena after the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony. Few details were available about the second victim. Both of the men who were shot, ages 49 and 19, were released from the hospital on Sunday. The criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County gave the following details about the shooting: When officers arrived they found a man who had been shot in the head and had blood spurting from the wound. The man told police he had been standing outside the arena after the graduation ceremony with his family when a group behind him began to argue. After hearing a gunshot, he and his family ran for cover away from the group and toward Oak Street. About 20 yards into his escape he felt a burning sensation on his head. When he reached to touch his head, he realized it was covered in blood. He then collapsed. He remained conscious as people around him performed first aid. He said his right arm was also numb at the time. He was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center and a CT scan showed he had a fractured skull and brain bleed. The area where the bullet struck him controlled the right side of his body and it was why he could not feel his arm. Officers found a second victim, who had been shot in the upper leg and thigh area. A tourniquet was put on the leg and he was taken to the hospital, as well. He did not cooperate with police, the complaint said. Surveillance video captured the shooting from above. It showed several males running out of the southbound doors of the arena. At one point, a man reached into his waistband and drew a gun, firing multiple rounds. Everyone around the group ducked or ran. The shooter jumped over some bushes and fled, ditching the gun and shedding an outer layer of clothing and a mask. Investigators later found the weapon, a Glock 17 that had been converted to fire as an automatic weapon. Shortly after, they arrested Said. Investigators are still determining whether he was inside the arena during the graduation ceremony. He remains in custody. Husband of slain 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss says neighbor was homophobic Federal hate crime charge for man authorities say injured 8 in Colorado attack FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine' Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus Charges to be dismissed in St. Paul sexual assault case
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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.
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Two shot outside Mariucci Arena Friday released from hospital
Two people who were shot Friday night following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony held on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis have been released from the hospital, university officials said. The two men, ages 49 and 19, were injured in a 8:20 p.m. shooting Friday outside Mariucci Arena following the ceremony. A suspect in the shooting is in custody. The investigation by university police, Minneapolis police and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is continuing. Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus U of M researchers are planting 'survivor' trees in hopes of defeating Dutch elm disease UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost Five local places to take Mom to see flowers on Mother's Day weekend NAMI MN Sue Abderholden to retire as executive director after 24 years
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Two shot outside Mariucci Arena Friday released from hospital
Two people who were shot Friday night following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony held on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis have been released from the hospital, university officials said. The two men, ages 49 and 19, were injured in a 8:20 p.m. shooting Friday outside Mariucci Arena following the ceremony. A suspect in the shooting is in custody. The investigation by university police, Minneapolis police and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is continuing. Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus U of M researchers are planting 'survivor' trees in hopes of defeating Dutch elm disease UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost Five local places to take Mom to see flowers on Mother's Day weekend NAMI MN Sue Abderholden to retire as executive director after 24 years
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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
