Two people were found dead following an early-morning shooting at Ravine Regional Park in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Authorities responded to the park after receiving a report of shots fired at approximately 6:11 a.m.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, responding officers found two individuals with gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators said the two people knew each other, and authorities confirmed that there was no active threat to the wider community.
Police Respond to Early Morning Shooting at Ravine Regional Park
The Cottage Grove shooting was reported shortly after 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Officers from local law enforcement agencies responded to Ravine Regional Park after receiving an emergency call about shots fired.
According to information shared by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, a witness at the scene reported the shooting. When officers arrived, they located two people who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders confirmed that both individuals had died at the scene. Authorities have not released their identities, pending the appropriate notification process.
Two People Dead as Investigators Examine Cottage Grove Incident
The two people involved in the shooting knew each other, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Officials have not publicly provided further details about their relationship or the circumstances that led to the incident.
The sheriff’s office also indicated that the incident was connected to domestic violence concerns. However, investigators have not released a complete account of what happened.
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office is responsible for identifying the deceased individuals and notifying their next of kin. Authorities have not yet released additional information about the identities or other circumstances surrounding the deaths.
No Active Threat to the Community as Investigation Continues
Authorities stated that there was no active threat to the Cottage Grove community following the shooting. The investigation remained ongoing, with law enforcement officials working to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
Ravine Regional Park was reported closed while authorities handled the investigation. Additional information is expected to be released by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office when it becomes available.
The Cottage Grove shooting has left two people dead and prompted an investigation involving local authorities. Officials have asked the public to rely on confirmed updates as more information emerges.