Fact Check: The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation into the politically motivated shooting that occurred on June 14, 2025.

Fact Check: "The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation into the politically motivated shooting that occurred on June 14, 2025."

What We Know

On June 14, 2025, a shooting incident occurred during a high school graduation ceremony at the University of Minnesota's Mariucci Arena, which was hosting the Wayzata High School graduation. The shooting resulted in injuries to two attendees, leading to a chaotic scene as law enforcement responded to the incident (source-1).

The investigation into this shooting has involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), and the University of Minnesota Police Department (source-1). The BCA is known for its role in investigating serious crimes and assisting local law enforcement agencies in Minnesota.

Analysis

The claim that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation into the shooting is partially true. While the BCA is indeed involved in the investigation, the information available does not explicitly state that the BCA is the lead agency. The announcement regarding the charges against the suspects indicates that the investigation is a collaborative effort involving several agencies, including the BCA, but does not clarify which agency is leading (source-1).

The reliability of the source is high, as it comes from an official announcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office, which typically provides accurate and verified information regarding federal charges and investigations. However, without explicit confirmation of the BCA's lead role, the claim cannot be deemed fully accurate.

Conclusion

The claim that "The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation into the politically motivated shooting that occurred on June 14, 2025" is Partially True. While the BCA is involved in the investigation, the lack of clear evidence indicating that they are the lead agency means the claim cannot be fully substantiated.

Sources

1. Two Men Charged Federally with Possession of Machineguns related to Graduation Ceremony Shootings
2. Minnesota's State Portal
3. Report to the Minnesota Legislature
4. Minnesota – Wikipedia
5. Outline of Minnesota - Wikipedia
6. List of cities in Minnesota - Wikipedia
7. Minnesota - Simple English Wikipedia
8. Frantic hunt for gunman after Democratic lawmakers shot