World News | Minneapolis Shooting: Two Dead, Several Including Police Officers Injured
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. At least two people were killed while several others were injured, including three police officers, after a mass shooting unfolded at a Downtown Minneapolis high-rise on Wednesday (local time), CNN reported, citing officials.
Minneapolis [US], September 3 (ANI): At least two people were killed while several others were injured, including three police officers, after a mass shooting unfolded at a Downtown Minneapolis high-rise on Wednesday (local time), CNN reported, citing officials.
As per officials, the suspected shooter was also confirmed dead.
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The official account for Minneapolis City News said that MPD officers arrived at the building in three minutes after receiving 911 calls.
Following the sound of gunfire on an upper floor of the building, they encountered haze, which limited their visibility.
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"Three officers were injured; two of them were injured by gunfire," City said.
It further mentioned that the three officers were taken to Hennepin Healthcare.
"One officer sustained an apparent non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. One officer is currently undergoing surgery. The third officer is being evaluated for an apparent non-life-threatening injury," City added.
Seven people were transported to Hennepin Healthcare. One of those individuals died at the hospital. There was one individual who died at the scene.
https://x.com/CityMinneapolis/status/2095306256571400475?s=20
CNN reported, citing a source, that a preliminary investigation indicates the shooter likely died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Minneapolis Governor Tim Walz informed in a post on X, citing MPD officials, that the officers involved in the shooting are expected to make a full recovery.
In another post, he expressed gratitude to the law enforcement actively working to ensure the safety of the neighbours in Downtown Minneapolis.
Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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