BLOOMINGTON, Minn — A woman is dead, two people, including a 12-year-old girl, are in the hospital, and a suspect is in custody after an overnight standoff with police in Bloomington.
In a press release, police said they were called to a home in the 8300 block of 15th Ave. just after 11 p.m. Sunday.
When police arrived, they found a woman dead in the garage.
Police said they heard a man yelling in the house, and when they attempted to make contact he refused to come outside.
The man fired multiple rounds from inside the house, police said, and officers returned fire.
People in the area were told to stay in their homes, and if possible, go to their basements. Early Monday morning, the male suspect, uninjured, was taken into custody and is currently being held at Bloomington Jail.
Police say the man and woman had a relationship.
Charges are expected to be filed against the man on Tuesday.
While on scene officers learned that two people were taken to the hospital after being shot in the front yard of their home, which was on the same block as the female victim.
Family members identified the girls as 12-year-old Makayla Saulter and 29-year-old Canisha Saulter. They were helping their aunt load a Uhaul truck when they were shot by the suspect.
Canisha was shot in the legs, and her aunt says she is still in the hospital. 12-year-old Makayla was shot in the head, and is in critical condition.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help with medical expenses.