CLOQUET, Minn. – Three people, including the suspected gunman, are dead after a shooting incident at a Super 8 Motel in Cloquet, Minnesota. The incident prompted a shelter-in-place order, which has since been lifted by the Cloquet police. The order covered the area of Big Lake Road and Highway 33 and was issued around 7 p.m.
According to an alert from the police department, there were several victims from the incident. Video footage from KQDS in Duluth shows a heavy police presence outside the motel.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office provided an update confirming that three people are dead after the shooting, including two victims and the apparent gunman. This corrects earlier reports that four people had died in the incident. Police have stated that there is no longer a threat to the public as of 8:30 p.m.
The incident has been a cause of concern for the local community, and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. A FOX 9 crew is en route to gather more information at the scene.
The situation is still developing, and further updates are expected. As more details become available, this story will be updated with the latest information.