- Two people were killed and the suspect was dead after a shooting at an apartment building in downtown on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
- The shooting was reported around 4:36 p.m. local time, and officers began arriving about three minutes later.
- Gunfire erupted on the upper floor of a high-rise apartment building, according to city officials.
- Two victims died—one at the scene, and a second died after arriving at Hennepin county medical center.
- Seven patients, including one who died, were brought to a nearby hospital, and three of the injured were in surgery with gunshot wounds.
- A preliminary investigation indicates the shooter likely died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Earlier in the day, police were called to the same complex for a dispute possibly related to an eviction, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the incident.
Two people were killed and the shooter is dead following a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis high-rise apartment on Wednesday afternoon.1
Multiple injuries were reported, including two police officers who were shot while responding to the scene.
The incident began around 4:36 p.m. when 911 calls reported gunfire. Officers arrived shortly after and encountered a haze that limited visibility, leading to further chaos as they searched for victims.23
One shooting victim died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries at Hennepin County Medical Center.
Witnesses described hearing rapid gunfire, with one resident, Julius Bailey, stating he counted eight shots and recognized the shooter as a resident known for displaying firearms.
Three of the injured were in surgery with gunshot wounds, according to reports.
Earlier in the day, police had been called to the same complex regarding a dispute, possibly linked to an eviction process.
A preliminary investigation suggests the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Nearby University of St. Thomas issued a shelter-in-place order as a precaution, while local and state officials, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, responded to the scene.
The Minneapolis Police Department urged the public to avoid the area as investigations continue.
“Officers entered the building at about 4:39 p.m. after several 911 calls and encountered a haze that limited their sight. Witness Julius Bailey counted eight shots and said he recognized the gunman as a resident known for showing off his weapon, adding, "I could tell he was trouble."”
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