Olmsted County Sheriff's Office Closes Stewartville Shooting Investigation

Suspected shooter Logan Moyer is deceased, case cleared by authorities

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office has concluded its investigation into a December 2025 shooting at Stewartville High School, announcing the case has been cleared. The suspected shooter, 19-year-old Logan Moyer, shot and critically injured a student before taking his own life. Authorities say the investigation, which included interviews, autopsy results, and consultation with the Olmsted County Attorney's Office, has been 'exceptionally cleared' due to Moyer's death.

Why it matters

The Stewartville shooting was a tragic incident that shook the local community, raising concerns about school safety and the mental health of young people. The closure of the investigation provides some closure, though questions may remain about the shooter's motives and whether any warning signs were missed.

The details

The shooting took place in the school parking lot in the early hours of December 12, 2025 as the school's wrestling team was preparing to leave for a trip. Athletes and coaching staff reported hearing two gunshots before finding Moyer and the critically injured student. Moyer had quit his position as a volunteer wrestling coach about a month prior to the incident.

  • The shooting occurred on December 12, 2025.
  • Moyer had quit his position as a volunteer wrestling coach about a month before the shooting.

The players

Logan Moyer

A 19-year-old Stewartville man who shot and critically injured a Stewartville High School student before taking his own life.

Tim Parkin

Captain with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, who announced the conclusion of the investigation.

Kevin Torgerson

Olmsted County Sheriff, who provided an update on the investigation during a press conference.

Ryan Ravenhorst

A Stewartville Public Schools School Board member.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The closure of the Stewartville shooting investigation, while providing some resolution, also raises ongoing questions about school safety, mental health support for young people, and the need for continued vigilance to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.