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PRESS RELEASE: Hennepin County Had the Laws to Stop the Loring Park Shooter. Officials Chose Not to Use Them.
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · As published by Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The press release from the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus provides more information on the incident and the caucus's perspective on the officials' actions. A press release from the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus discusses the Loring Park shooter.
A press release from the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus discusses the Loring Park shooter. The release states that Hennepin County had laws in place that could have stopped the shooter, but officials chose not to use them.
Further details about the incident and the laws in question are available from the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus. The caucus issued a press release on the matter, highlighting the officials' decision not to utilize existing laws.
The press release from the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus provides more information on the incident and the caucus's perspective on the officials' actions.
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Category: parks ·
Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus ·
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