An active shooter incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at a residential building in downtown Minneapolis, resulting in three fatalities and multiple injuries, authorities reported.
The shooting was reported just after 4:30 p.m., and police arrived within two minutes of the 911 call. Officers entered the building and discovered victims, then proceeded to a higher floor where they heard additional gunshots. The responding officers encountered hazardous conditions, including reduced visibility that authorities attributed to a haze on the floor where the suspect was located. Two civilians were killed—one at the scene and one after arriving at the hospital. The suspect was also found dead, though authorities did not immediately clarify the circumstances of the shooter’s death.
Two Minneapolis police officers sustained gunshot injuries, with one struck in the leg and another shot twice in the abdomen. A third officer suffered other injuries. All three injured officers were reported in stable condition and were expected to make full recoveries, according to Interim Police Chief Bill Peterson. Five people total were wounded by gunfire, and Hennepin County Medical Center received seven patients from the incident.
Authorities indicated they had prior familiarity with the suspected shooter but released no additional identifying details. Two residents of the building reported recognizing the suspect—one stated he had observed the individual displaying a firearm and was known for doing so, while another resident reported encountering someone with a handgun in the hallway earlier in the week and had reported the incident to building management.
State and federal officials responded to assist local law enforcement. Governor Tim Walz acknowledged first responders’ efforts on social media, and FBI Director Kash Patel stated the agency would provide resources to support the investigation. Police advised residents to avoid the Loring Park neighborhood near the Minneapolis Convention Center during the response.
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