- Three people were killed, and four others were injured in a shooting Wednesday in downtown Minneapolis. Three police officers were among those hurt, and the suspected gunman was among the dead, officials said.
- Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) Sgt. Garrett Parten said at a news conference that it's unclear how the suspected gunman died.
- MPD police officers were at the site of the shooting, which involved multiple victims, the city said, including the three officers. Officers were shot in the shin and abdomen, sources told Fox News.
- Seven patients were brought to a nearby hospital, the Hennepin Healthcare Medical Center told Fox News Digital. Three patients with gunshot wounds underwent surgery, the hospital said.
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz wrote on X: "My public safety team is responding to a shooting that took place downtown Minneapolis this afternoon," adding "State officials are on the ground to support local law enforcement, and we will share more information as it becomes available." He also wrote, "Minnesota is praying for our first responders."
- Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in nearby St. Paul were also responding. FBI Director Kash Patel said he was aware of the shooting, adding the agency will offer any resources necessary to assist local authorities.
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called the shooting "horrifying," saying "My deepest thoughts are with those killed and hurt, including the police officers injured," and "I pray for their quick recovery. I fully support responding law enforcement & my office will help in all the ways possible."
A shooting in downtown Minneapolis left three dead and four injured, including three police officers. The suspected gunman was also killed. Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) Sgt. Garrett Parten stated, "It's unclear how the suspected gunman died." The incident involved multiple victims, prompting a response from local and federal agencies, including the FBI and ATF.1234
Seven patients were transported to Hennepin Healthcare Medical Center, where three underwent surgery for gunshot wounds. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed his concern on X, stating, "My public safety team is responding to a shooting that took place downtown Minneapolis this afternoon." He added that state officials are on the ground to support local law enforcement.56
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison described the shooting as "horrifying" and extended his thoughts to the victims and their families, emphasizing his support for law enforcement. "I pray for their quick recovery," he said. The incident has raised concerns about public safety in the area, with officials pledging to provide necessary resources to assist in the investigation.
“MPD Sgt. Garrett Parten said it's unclear how the gunman died, and officers were shot in the shin and abdomen. Seven patients were taken to Hennepin Healthcare, where three underwent surgery, as Gov. Tim Walz and FBI Director Kash Patel pledged support.”
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