A student was shot at Stewartville High School on Dec. 12, 2025, in a non-random attack; the shooter died by suicide, and school resumed Monday.

A shooting at Stewartville High School in Minnesota early Friday, December 12, 2025, left one student in critical but stable condition after being shot in the parking lot as the wrestling team prepared for a meet. A man was found dead nearby with a rifle and a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and authorities confirmed the incident was not random, though the relationship between the shooter and victim remains under investigation. Approximately 40 students and staff were present, and school was canceled for the day. The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are leading the investigation, with both families cooperating. Stewartville Public Schools is providing mental health support, while Rochester Public Schools remained open to maintain stability. The student is expected to recover, and school is set to resume on Monday.