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Minneapolis Apartment Shooting Kills Victims, Suspect and Injures Officers
A shooting happened inside a tall apartment building in downtown Minneapolis.
Several people were hurt, including three police officers.
Two victims and the person believed to be the shooter died, according to the reports.
Police said one victim died at the building and another died at a hospital.
Two officers were shot, while the third officer’s injury was not fully described.
The officers were reported to be in stable condition or out of danger.
A hospital said it treated seven patients connected to the shooting.
Officials and eyewitnesses provided information, but police had not explained how the suspected gunman died or publicly confirmed all details about the incident.
At least two victims and the suspected gunman were reported dead after a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis high-rise apartment building.
Three Minneapolis police officers were injured, including two who suffered gunshot wounds; all were reported in stable condition or out of danger.
Police said one victim died at the scene and another died after being taken to Hennepin County Medical Center.
Hennepin Healthcare said it received seven patients from the shooting, though officials gave few details about the other injuries.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and FBI Director Kash Patel said state and federal resources were being made available to local authorities.
- Who
- At least two victims, the suspected gunman, three Minneapolis police officers and other injured people were involved.
- What
- A shooting occurred in an apartment building, leaving multiple people dead and injured, including police officers.
- Where
- A high-rise apartment building in downtown Minneapolis, near the Minneapolis Convention Center.
- When
- The reports described the incident as occurring on Wednesday or Thursday afternoon, local time; the accounts differ on the day.
- Why
- The reports did not establish a motive.
Key facts
- Reported fatalities
- At least two victims and the suspected gunman were reported dead; one account described at least three total deaths.
- Police injuries
- Three Minneapolis police officers were injured, including two with gunshot wounds.
- Officer condition
- Hennepin County Medical Center said all three officers were in stable condition; another report said two were out of danger.
- Hospital patients
- Hennepin Healthcare said it received seven patients from the shooting.
- Scene response
- Police entered the high-rise about three minutes after the 911 call and heard additional gunshots.
- Suspect status
- The suspected gunman was found dead, but police had not immediately explained how he died.
- Official response
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and FBI Director Kash Patel said officials and resources were responding.
Quotes
City of Minneapolis
Municipal government that issued a statement about the shooting
“Grateful to law enforcement actively working to ensure the safety of our neighbors in Downtown Minneapolis this afternoon. Minnesota is praying for our first responders.”
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“The Minneapolis Police Department is on the scene of a shooting... involving multiple victims, including two police officers.”
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Julius Bailey
Resident who witnessed a person with a pistol near the apartment building
“We will offer any and all resources necessary to assist local authorities.”
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“I could tell he was trouble.”
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Garrett Parten
Minneapolis police sergeant who addressed reporters at a press conference
“This is a tremendously tragic event and our thoughts and prayers are with the families, the loved ones of those who lost their lives, those who were injured and with the injured officers and their families.”
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