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Cloquet Police Identify Victims and Shooter in Super 8 Hotel Shooting
CLOQUET, MN. (Northern News Now) – The Cloquet Police Department has released the identities of the victims and the shooter involved in Monday’s tragic shooting incident at the Super 8 hotel.
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Authorities have identified the shooter as Nicholas Elliot Lenius, a 32-year-old resident of Ramsey, MN.
Lenius was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the Super 8 hotel.
The victim who tragically lost her life during the incident is Shellby Marie Trettel, a 22-year-old resident of Cloquet, MN.
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Trettel was immediately transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital but sadly succumbed to her injuries.
Additionally, authorities have identified the victim found inside a vehicle in the hotel’s parking lot as Patrick Jeffrey Roers, a 35-year-old resident of Deer River, MN.
The investigation is ongoing, as authorities are trying to determine if there is any connection between the victims and the shooter, as well as uncovering a possible motive for the shooting.
In response to the incident, the Cloquet Police Department issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the Cloquet Police Department, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends affected by this tragic incident. We share in the community’s sorrow and offer our support to all those affected by this profound loss. Our department, along with our law enforcement partners, is fully committed to conducting a thorough investigation to bring clarity and understanding to the circumstances surrounding this incident as quickly as possible.”
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Details of the Cloquet Super 8 Hotel Shooting Incident
Cloquet, Minnesota – The Cloquet Police Department has provided further details regarding Monday’s fatal shooting incident at the Super 8 hotel. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
The shooter has been identified as Nicholas Elliot Lenius, a 32-year-old resident of Ramsey, Minnesota. Lenius was found deceased inside the Super 8 hotel room, with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Tragically, one of the victims was the hotel clerk, Shellby Marie Trettel, a 22-year-old resident of Cloquet, Minnesota. Trettel was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital by ambulance but, despite the efforts of medical professionals, she succumbed to her injuries.
Another victim, identified as Patrick Jeffrey Roers, was discovered inside a vehicle parked in the hotel’s parking lot. Roers, 35 years old and from Deer River, Minnesota, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation Continues: Seeking Connections and Motive
Authorities are currently investigating any possible connections between the victims and the shooter, as well as working to determine the motive behind this tragic incident. Cloquet Police are dedicated to ensuring a comprehensive examination of the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Cloquet Police Department released a statement expressing deep sympathy for the families and friends affected by this devastating incident. The community’s grief is acknowledged, and support is offered to all those impacted by this profound loss.
Community Support and Ongoing Investigation
The Cloquet Police Department, in collaboration with their law enforcement partners, is fully committed to conducting a diligent investigation to reveal clarity and understanding as swiftly as possible. The authorities aim to provide answers to the community and bring closure to the affected families.
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