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Minneapolis apartment shooting leaves two dead, officers among injured
A shooting happened at an apartment building in Minneapolis.
Police said at least two people died.
The suspected shooter was also killed.
Several other people were hurt, including three police officers.
Earlier, officials said seven people had been taken to a hospital.
Police brought heavily armed officers and armored vehicles to the building.
The FBI helped local authorities respond.
Witnesses said they heard many gunshots.
Officials have not yet released the identities of the victims or explained exactly what happened.
At least two people died after gunfire at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building.
Police said the suspected gunman was also killed during the incident.
Three police officers were among several people injured, authorities said.
Earlier reports said seven people were taken to Hennepin County Medical Center.
Heavily armed police, armored vehicles and FBI personnel responded near the convention center.
- Who
- At least two victims died, several people were injured, three police officers were hurt, and police said the suspected gunman was killed.
- What
- A shooting involving dozens of reported gunshots occurred at an apartment building.
- Where
- A downtown Minneapolis apartment building near the city's convention center in Minnesota.
- When
- Wednesday evening; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- The circumstances and motive had not been released by authorities.
Key facts
- Deaths
- At least two people were killed.
- Suspected gunman
- Police said the suspected gunman was also killed.
- Police injuries
- Three police officers were among those injured.
- Hospital transports
- Earlier officials said seven people were taken to Hennepin County Medical Center.
- Response
- Heavily armed police, SWAT-style officers and armored vehicles responded.
- Federal assistance
- The FBI joined the local response.
- Witness account
- A witness said she heard approximately 25 to 30 shots during the incident.
Quotes
Unnamed witness
A witness who spoke to local television station KARE
“Once I was finally outside of the building, I probably heard 25 to 30 shots – because there were multiple officers who had [...] entered.”
firstpost.com
“I probably heard 25 to 30 shots over the course of the incident.”
firstpost.com
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