Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Two Killed, Suspect Dies by Suicide in Minneapolis Shooting
A shooting happened inside a tall apartment building in Minneapolis.
Two people were killed.
The person suspected of carrying out the shooting died by suicide.
Six other people were hurt, including three police officers.
Two of the officers were injured by gunfire.
Police said they heard more shooting on an upper floor.
Smoke or haze made it difficult for officers to see.
Reports said the shooting may have started during a domestic argument.
Officials are still investigating why it happened.
Two people were killed and the suspect died by suicide after a shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Six others were injured, including three police officers; two officers were hurt by gunfire.
Police responded at approximately 4:36 p.m. local time Wednesday and entered a high-rise apartment building.
Officials said the shooting reportedly began as a domestic incident, but the motive remains under investigation.
The incident followed recent shootings in Columbia, South Carolina, and Lexington, Kentucky.
- Who
- Two victims were killed, six people were injured, and the suspect died by suicide; three injured people were police officers.
- What
- A shooting occurred inside a high-rise apartment building, resulting in deaths and injuries.
- When
- Wednesday, with police dispatched at approximately 4:36 p.m. local time, or 2136 GMT.
- Where
- A high-rise apartment building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
- Why
- The shooting reportedly began as a domestic incident, but officials are still investigating the motive.
- Deaths
- Two victims were killed; the suspect also died by suicide.
- Injuries
- Six people were injured, including three police officers.
- Police response
- Officers were dispatched at approximately 4:36 p.m. local time.
- Location
- A high-rise apartment building in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Visibility
- A haze on an upper floor significantly limited officers' visibility.
- Reported trigger
- Local reports said the shooting began as a domestic incident.
- Investigation
- Officials are investigating the motive.