Two suspects have been arrested after a shooting outside of a school in Minnesota on Tuesday.
The two suspects were arrested by the Richfield Police Department late Tuesday night in partnership with other law enforcement agencies. The suspects, who are accused of shooting two people and killing one, have not been named as of Tuesday morning.
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The gun used in the shooting was also recovered, police said in a press statement.
Two victims were shot outside the South Education Center around 12:07 p.m., Richfield police said. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle immediately after. Both victims were moved to a hospital, with one dying on the way. The other is still in critical condition.
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Law enforcement has not released the victims’ names, but friends identified the deceased student as Jahmari Rice, reported KSTP ABC. A vigil was organized in honor of Rice on Thursday by fellow students.
South Education Center will be closed Wednesday and Thursday in light of the shooting.
