CLOQUET, Minn. – Three individuals, including the suspected shooter, have been reported dead after gunfire erupted at a Super 8 Motel in Cloquet, Minnesota on Monday. The incident prompted a shelter-in-place order by the Cloquet police, which has since been lifted. The order covered the area of Big Lake Road and Highway 33 and was issued around 7 p.m.
According to a statement from the police, multiple victims were involved in the incident. Footage from KQDS in Duluth showed an active police presence outside the motel.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that three people, including two victims and the suspected gunman, were killed in the shooting. Initial reports had indicated four fatalities, but this was subsequently corrected. By 8:30 p.m., authorities reassured the public that there was no longer a threat.
At this time, a FOX 9 team is en route to the scene. This is a developing story, and more updates are expected to follow.
In Cloquet, Minnesota, three people, including the suspected gunman, were found dead following a shooting at a Super 8 Motel. The incident led to a shelter-in-place order by the police, which has been lifted. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office confirmed three fatalities, including two victims and the suspected gunman. Authorities have declared that there is no longer a threat to the public. This is an ongoing story, and further updates will be provided as the situation develops.