Minneapolis police officers wounded in shooting Wednesday: 'Multiple victims'
A shooting in downtown Minneapolis resulted in multiple casualties, including the deaths of three people and injuries to four others, among them three police officers. The suspected gunman is also deceased, and state and federal authorities are currently investigating the incident.
Why it matters
The involvement of law enforcement officers and the high casualty count in a major city center makes this a significant public safety and news event.
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 law enforcement officers. Officers were shot in the shin and abdomen, sources told Fox News. FINAL WALZ FRAUD REPORT RIPS ‘CULTURE OF TOLERANCE’ AS MINNESOTA TAXPAYERS FACE BILLIONS IN ALLEGED LOSSES 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. The shooting triggered a large police presence.
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