2 arrested after man injured St. Cloud Halloween shooting

Two suspects were arrested after a Halloween night shooting in St. Cloud left a teenager injured.

According to the St. Cloud Police Department, at 10:29 p.m. on Oct. 31, police responded to the 400 block of 17th Avenue North on the report of gunshots.

When officers arrived at the scene, they located a 19-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg that was not considered life-threatening.

An investigation showed that there had been an argument and property damage incident earlier between the victim and two suspects, identified as 19-year-old Gabriel Josiah Harding and 19-year-old Malik McCurtis-Loyd.

Harding and McCurtis-Loyd then arrived at the victim’s house, kicked in the door and began assaulting him. During the assault, the victim was shot in the leg.

Harding and McCurtis-Loyd then fled the scene before authorities arrived. The victim was taken to the hospital where he was treated and released.

Arrest warrants were issued for Harding and McCurtis-Loyd.

Earlier Friday, the duo were located by the Duluth Police Department at a residence in Duluth. They were taken into custody without incident.

Harding and McCurtis-Loyd ard each charged with first-degree burglary and second-degree assault.