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Questions over red flag law, landlord gun rules arise after downtown Minneapolis shooting
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· September 3, 2026
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Key points The incident has put focus on "red flag" laws and landlord gun rules. An individual, Carlton Johnson II, had reportedly disturbed residents at the Shoreline Plaza on multiple occasions prior to the shooting.
A shooting that resulted in three deaths and six injuries has raised questions about certain laws. The incident has put focus on "red flag" laws and landlord gun rules. An individual, Carlton Johnson II, had reportedly disturbed residents at the Shoreline Plaza on multiple occasions prior to the shooting.
It is known that no extreme risk protection order was issued for Johnson. Minnesota's "red flag" law allows a judge to temporarily prevent someone from having or buying guns if they are deemed a significant danger.
Further details about the incident and the laws in question are available, including the events surrounding the shooting and the application of the "red flag" law in this case.
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Category: Local Published: September 3, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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