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Minneapolis Apartment Building Shooting Kills One, Injures Six
A shooting happened at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis.
One person died, and six people were hurt.
Two of the injured people were police officers.
Seven patients were taken to a nearby hospital.
Police asked people to stay away from the area.
Officials also warned people near the Loring Park neighborhood.
The FBI and Minnesota officials offered help to local police.
Authorities had not yet released more details about the victims’ conditions.
One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building.
Two police officers were among those wounded, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Hennepin Healthcare Medical Center said seven patients were brought to the hospital.
Police urged the public to avoid the area, including the nearby Loring Park neighborhood.
The FBI and Minnesota officials are assisting local law enforcement with the response.
- Who
- One person was killed, six people were injured, and two police officers were among those wounded.
- What
- A shooting occurred at an apartment building.
- Where
- At an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis, near the Minneapolis Convention Center and the Loring Park neighborhood.
- When
- The shooting occurred this afternoon, according to a statement from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz; the date was not specified.
- Why
- The reason for the shooting was not immediately released.
Key facts
- Fatalities
- At least one person was killed.
- Injuries
- Six people were injured, including two police officers.
- Hospitalized
- Hennepin Healthcare Medical Center reported that seven patients were brought in.
- Location
- An apartment building in downtown Minneapolis.
- Police warning
- Residents and the public were urged to avoid the area and nearby Loring Park.
- Federal response
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it would provide resources to local authorities.
- State response
- Minnesota officials were on the ground assisting local law enforcement.
Quotes
Lisa Demuth
Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives
“Grateful to law enforcement actively working to ensure the safety of our neighbors in Downtown Minneapolis this afternoon”
NDTV
“I'm incredibly thankful for the massive response of our brave law enforcement officers”
NDTV
Sources
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