Minnesota Woman’s Narrow Escape: Tripping Saves Her From Gunshot in Attempted Murder
A Minnesota woman narrowly escaped death when she tripped while being shot at, leading to charges against the shooter, Landon Toumala. 🌐 #News #AuroraMN #Minnesota #Crime
AURORA, MN – An Iron Range woman may have been saved by a simple trip while fleeing a gunman who fired at her in a shocking attempted murder incident. The accused shooter, a 22-year-old from Biwabik, is now facing serious charges in connection with the event, which unfolded on August 26 in Aurora, Minnesota.
Authorities say Landon T. Toumala, the alleged gunman, is charged with second-degree attempted murder, assault, and possession of a dangerous weapon. According to court documents, Toumala had aimed at his father’s girlfriend and fired, narrowly missing her when she stumbled as she ran for her life.
A Close Call in Aurora
The shooting occurred just before 7 p.m. at a residence on East 3rd Avenue in the small town of Aurora. Investigators say the situation escalated when the victim entered the house and found Toumala pointing a rifle at her. She immediately fled outside, screaming for help.
While running, she tripped just as Toumala pulled the trigger. The bullet reportedly flew over her and lodged into a neighboring home, narrowly missing its intended target.
Witnesses who were nearby heard a loud bang followed by terrified screams. They saw the woman collapse on the street before rushing to help her, eventually getting her into their truck for safety. When police arrived, the woman was visibly shaken but unharmed.
The Shooter Calls 911
In a surprising twist, it was Toumala himself who dialed 911 to report the shooting. He told the dispatcher that he had shot someone but was no longer armed. When officers arrived at the scene, Toumala exited the home with his hands in the air. He believed the woman had been shot, but she had only fallen.
According to the criminal complaint, the woman had been living with Toumala’s father at the residence, and the suspect had recently moved in after leaving two treatment facilities.
Investigators are continuing to piece together the events that led to the shooting, but the victim told police she was terrified and thought she was going to die that day.
Toumala is currently facing multiple felony charges as the case proceeds in St. Louis County District Court.
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