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Minneapolis Shooting: Officers Among Injured
3 Sep
Summary
- One person was killed and six injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting.
- Two police officers were struck by gunfire during the incident.
- Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting.
A deadly shooting unfolded in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon, claiming at least one life and injuring six others. The incident, which occurred in the Loring Park neighborhood near an apartment building, also saw two police officers struck by gunfire. Their current conditions are not clear, but reports indicate one was shot in the leg and the other in the stomach.
Law enforcement agencies, including Minneapolis police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the FBI, responded to the scene. State officials, including Governor Tim Walz and House Speaker Lisa Demuth, were also involved, with state officials offering support to local law enforcement.
Witnesses described hearing multiple volleys of gunfire. Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing. The event has prompted prayers and expressions of gratitude for the first responders from state officials.
