CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Police Department has reported that a shooting incident took place at the Super 8 Motel on Big Lake Road and Highway 33 on Saturday evening, resulting in three deaths. The department received a 911 call from an employee at the motel, reporting that another employee had been attacked.
Upon arrival, police discovered a 22-year-old woman with a gunshot wound, who was later pronounced dead at the hospital. In addition to the female victim, a 35-year-old man was found deceased in a car in the motel parking lot, having suffered a gunshot wound. Later, a 32-year-old man was discovered outside the motel with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and a gun was found next to him. Surveillance footage led officers to determine that the 32-year-old man was the suspect in the case.
The motive behind the shooting at the Super 8 Motel is still under investigation, and the police have not disclosed the relationship between the three individuals involved. The area has been secured, and the police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The shooting incident has left the community in shock, and the authorities are working to uncover any additional details surrounding the tragic event. As the investigation continues, the Cloquet Police Department is committed to bringing closure to the families of the victims and ensuring the safety of the community.
In summary, the shooting at the Super 8 Motel in Cloquet, Minnesota, resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including the female victim and the suspected shooter. The police are actively investigating the case and are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.