Hamza Abdirashid Siad was charged with first and second-degree assault, along with possession of a machine gun, according to the Hennepin County attorney’s office, after shooting two people after a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony on May 30. 

A 49-year-old and a 19-year-old were taken to Hennepin County Medical Center after the shooting, but were later discharged. According to court documents, the 49-year-old suffered a fractured skull after being shot in the head, but managed to recover. 

Court documents claim that, after the shooting, Siad was seen in surveillance footage walking towards Williams Arena, where he then placed an item in the bushes and put the black gown he was wearing on the sidewalk. 

Officers found a Glock 17 9 mm pistol and the black gown near Williams Arena, according to court documents.

Siad walked around Pleasant Street and passed police officers before he was arrested, according to the statement of probable cause. 

Wayzata High School Superintendent Chase B. Anderson made a statement about the two victims after the graduation ceremony on June 1. 

“We can confirm that one of the two individuals injured in the shooting is a parent of a Wayzata High School graduate,” Anderson said. “With his permission, we are grateful to share that he has been released from the hospital and is currently recovering. The second victim has also been released, though no additional information has been made available at this time.” 

Anderson said the graduation ceremony had many precautions, and the school is looking into increasing the security for future events. 

The University of Minnesota Police Department said they are currently investigating the case, but cannot make any further statements. 

Siad’s hearing is on July 2.