The Richfield Police Department announced late Tuesday evening that they have arrested suspects allegedly involved in the shooting in Richfield earlier in the day. That shooting left one child dead and another in critical condition.
In a release posted to social media around 8:00p.m., Richfield PD says:
“Shortly after 6pm on February 1st, 2022 the Richfield Police Department, in collaboration with numerous law enforcement partners, executed simultaneous search warrants at two Minneapolis, MN addresses. The search warrants were related to the deadly school shooting that took place earlier in the day at the South Education Center in Richfield, MN. Officers arrested two suspects and recovered a handgun. Officers are not looking for any additional suspects, but continue to process evidence related to the shooting.”
They also note that they will hold another press conference with further details at some time on Wednesday.
The shooting earlier on Tuesday were identified as students. One is dead and one remains in critical condition.
This is still a developing story. Stay with WCCO Radio for further details.






