Eden Prairie High School Shooting: Adam Abdihakeem Adam Arrested After Homecoming Football Game Incident

An arrest has been made in connection with a shooting outside Eden Prairie High School in Minnesota that disrupted the school’s homecoming football game and left two people reportedly injured. Authorities announced the arrest six days after the October 2, 2026, incident, as investigators continued working to establish the circumstances surrounding the gunfire.

According to the information provided, 18-year-old Adam Abdihakeem Adam, of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, was taken into custody without incident at approximately 3:30 p.m. near Highway 55 and Penn Avenue in Minneapolis. He was subsequently booked into the Hennepin County Jail on probable cause for second-degree assault.

The shooting occurred outside Eden Prairie High School during the school’s homecoming football game on October 2. The event, which was intended to bring students, families, and community members together, was disrupted when gunfire reportedly broke out near the school grounds.

Two individuals, aged 17 and 18, were reportedly injured in the incident. As people reacted to the gunfire and attempted to leave the area, the event was evacuated. Further information about the injured individuals, including their identities and medical conditions, was not provided in the supplied report.
Eden Prairie police led the investigation, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies to identify those involved and locate the suspect. The coordinated effort eventually resulted in Adam’s arrest in Minneapolis.

Police Chief Matt Sackett described the arrest as an important step in the investigation. He also acknowledged the work of investigators and partner agencies involved in pursuing the case.
Despite the arrest, authorities have indicated that the investigation remains active. Additional arrests or charges may follow as investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting. At the time of the supplied report, formal charges against Adam had not been filed.

The incident has renewed concerns about safety at school sporting events, where large numbers of students, parents, staff members, and visitors gather. The disruption of a homecoming celebration by gunfire has left questions about what led to the incident and whether others may have been involved.
Authorities are expected to provide further information as the investigation progresses.