Accusations of violence didn’t restrict suspected Loring Park shooter’s gun ownership
- Posted on September 3, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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A critical examination of how legal warnings and protective orders failed to prevent firearm access in a high-profile shooting case. Carlton Neal Johnson II, despite pending child protection proceedings and an active harassment restraining order, retained gun ownership rights. This incident raises serious questions about gaps in background check procedures, the effectiveness of restraining orders in restricting weapons access, and whether current legislation adequately addresses individuals with documented histories of threatening behavior.
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