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Victims stable following shooting after Wayzata graduation at Mariucci
Victims stable following shooting after Wayzata graduation at Mariucci originally appeared on Bring Me The News.
Two people who were shot outside Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis following the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony are in stable condition on Saturday.
The victims, men ages 49 and 19, respectively, were shot around 8:20 p.m. after the graduation ceremony had concluded at the arena, which is home to University of Minnesota hockey.
The victims were taken to Hennepin County Medical Center following the shooting, and a suspect was taken into custody by University of Minnesota police.
Gov. Tim Walz called the shooting "horrific," saying it was "a time of celebration that should never have turned into one of fear and sadness."
University of Minnesota Regent James Farnsworth called the violence "very disturbing and scary," adding that he reached out to a Wayzata school board member who didn't believe any students were shot.
Authorities have not identified the victims, nor have they ID'd the suspect or released a possible motive for the gunfire.
"We are deeply saddened that this incident occurred at the conclusion of what should have been a joyful and memorable celebration. Our thoughts are with the Wayzata families and others who were directly affected by this tragic event," Wayzata Public Schools Superintendent Chace B. Anderson said in a letter to families.
"Please know that we are working closely with law enforcement and will continue to monitor the situation. We are committed to supporting our school community as we begin to process and heal. Counseling resources will be made available to those who need them, and we will share more information as it becomes available."
The graduation ceremony was streamed live by CCX Media. You can watch the replay for free right here.
Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement's latest version of events, and may be subject to change.
This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
