Minneapolis Custody Shooting Turns Deadly | Portland Maine News

A chilling incident in Minneapolis erupted during a custody exchange when 35-year-old Carlton Johnson allegedly opened fire, injuring two employees and fatally shooting two residents on the ninth floor—Muse Afrah and Dale Henry Spry. Though the child involved escaped unharmed, Johnson’s rampage left a trail of devastation. Police responded within minutes, engaging him in a deadly shootout that ended his life but left two officers injured and a third hurt by glass. Underlying tensions—including eviction threats and prior violent incidents—hint at a man already teetering on the edge. A tragedy that unfolded too fast, yet contained by swift action, leaving a community reeling from loss and shock. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/021062434a9eec5c