PRESS RELEASE
January 29, 2024
UPDATE ON SUPER 8 MOTEL SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Cloquet, MN - Chief of Police, Cloquet Police Department, issues the following update on the investigation into the shooting incident at the Super 8 Motel on January 9, 2024.
The Cloquet Police Department continues to investigate the tragic shooting incident that took place at the Super 8 Motel earlier this month. As of this update, we want to inform the public and the media that our investigation is ongoing, and we are working to uncover all relevant details surrounding this incident.
Currently, we have not established a clear motive for the shooting, nor have we uncovered any connections between the suspect and the victims. Our detectives continue to pursue all leads and avenues of inquiry to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the events that transpired.
Currently, we focus on examining the digital evidence obtained from the scene, which could provide insights into the incident's circumstances. Additionally, we have been informed that the final autopsy report, including toxicology results, is anticipated to be available within the next 4-6 weeks. We expect these findings to help us understand the incident better.
As we continue our investigation, I assure the community we remain committed to transparency and justice. We will provide additional updates as soon as we get more information and after consulting with our detectives and the county attorney's office.
Finally, I thank the media and the community for their patience, cooperation, and support during this challenging time. Your understanding and help are vital as we strive to understand this matter.
Thank you.
Chief Derek. Randall
Cloquet Police Department
