Existing laws could have prevented the alleged Shoreline Plaza shooter from possessing a firearm. Several Minnesota statutes were in place to stop this individual from having a gun.

These laws were intended to keep firearms out of the wrong hands, but they were not utilized in this case. The specifics of the laws and how they apply to the alleged shooter are outlined in the source.

Further details about the incident and the relevant Minnesota statutes can be found in the original opinion piece, which explores the circumstances surrounding the alleged shooter's access to a firearm.