Two Dead in Duluth Shootings Believed to Be Connected

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The St. Louis County Sheriff's office and Duluth police say two shootings on Tuesday in Duluth, Minnesota are believed to be connected. In the first incident, 33-year-old Darius Handy of Duluth was found dead from gunshot wounds after being shot by a suspect firing from a vehicle while Handy was stopped at an intersection. About five hours later, a sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a reckless driver, leading to a pursuit where the driver was shot and killed after exchanging gunfire with deputies.

Why it matters

The back-to-back shootings in Duluth, a city known for its low crime rates, have raised concerns about public safety and the potential for related violence in the community. The investigation into the incidents is ongoing to determine the motives and any connections between the two events.

The details

In the first shooting, Darius Handy was found dead from gunshot wounds after being shot by a suspect firing from a vehicle while Handy was stopped at an intersection. About five hours later, a sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a reckless driver, leading to a pursuit where the driver was shot and killed after exchanging gunfire with deputies. Two deputies fired their weapons, and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation.

• The first shooting occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
• The second shooting incident happened about five hours later on Tuesday evening.

What’s next

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation to determine the motives and any connections between the two shooting incidents.