Historical eventSeptember 272012
Minneapolis firm shooting
In Minneapolis, a gunman shoots eight people, killing six and injuring 2 and then kills himself.
In context
- When
- Thursday, September 27 201214 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 21st century · 2010s
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At a glance
Dates: From 2012.
What happened
In Minneapolis, a gunman shoots eight people, killing six and injuring 2 and then kills himself.
September 27 through the years
Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.
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When did Minneapolis firm shooting happen?
September 27 2012 — 14 years ago, on a Thursday.
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