Overview
- The shooting, which happened Monday night near Rau Park by the Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds, left two young men dead and a third in critical condition.
- Responders found two victims at the scene and treated them before transport, and a third 19-year-old arrived at a hospital by private vehicle and was later pronounced dead.
- Investigators have characterized the incident as isolated, called in the BCA to process the scene, have made no arrests, and are withholding victims’ names pending family notification.
- Early scanner audio and social posts reported about 30 shots fired and a fleeing black car, but those details and reports of additional victims or ER diversions remain unverified.
- The shootings have heightened fear in the small community and officials say forensic work and witness interviews are ongoing, with authorities promising more information as the active investigation develops.