Minneapolis shooting kills two, wounds three police officers
A shooting at a Minneapolis apartment building resulted in the deaths of two people, including the suspected gunman, and left three police officers wounded. Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the incident, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun violence in urban centers and the risks faced by law enforcement during emergency responses.
Police say suspected gunman is also dead and that several people, including three officers, were wounded.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Police respond to a shooting authorities said involved multiple victims in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, September 2, 2026, in a still image from an aerial video [ABC-affiliate KSTP/Reuters] By AFP and AP Published On 3 Sep 2026 3 Sep 2026 At least two people have been killed and several more wounded, including three police officers, after a gunman opened fire in the United States city of Minneapolis.
Garret Parten, a spokesman for the police, told reporters on Wednesday that the suspect has also died.
He said police responded to a call about a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building just after 4:30pm local time (22:30 GMT). Officers found the victims minutes after entering the high-rise.
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