One person was killed, and six others were injured in a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex located near 15 East Grant Street in downtown Minneapolis. According to law enforcement sources, the suspected shooter is also deceased.
Key Takeaways
A shooting in downtown Minneapolis left one person dead and six others injured, including two police officers. The suspected shooter is also deceased. Law enforcement agencies responded to the scene near 15 East Grant Street, with a significant presence from various jurisdictions. Governor Tim Walz and FBI Director Kash Patel have offered support and resources.
- One person killed and six injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting
- Suspected shooter also dead
- Two police officers among the injured
- Law enforcement agencies respond to the scene near 15 East Grant Street
- Governor Tim Walz and FBI Director Kash Patel offer support
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Deaths | 1 Difference | Majority reports one death; Daily Mail reports at least two deaths. | ▼ |
| Number Of Injuries | 1 Difference | Majority reports six injuries; Daily Mail reports five injuries. | ▼ |
| Law Enforcement Response | Broad Agreement | Law enforcement agencies responded to the scene near 15 East Grant Street. |
Number Of Deaths
▼Majority reports one death; Daily Mail reports at least two deaths.
Number Of Injuries
▼Majority reports six injuries; Daily Mail reports five injuries.
Law Enforcement Response
Broad AgreementLaw enforcement agencies responded to the scene near 15 East Grant Street.
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The Minneapolis Police Department reported that two of its officers were among those wounded during the shooting. City officials have asked the public to avoid the area from 12th Street to Franklin Avenue and Hennepin Avenue to Third Avenue South due to the ongoing investigation. A high-ranking official told WCCO that the injured officers are likely to recover.
The scene drew an extraordinary show of force from law enforcement agencies, including St. Louis Park, Edina, the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota State Patrol, transit police, and sheriff's deputies from surrounding jurisdictions. The FBI and ATF also responded to the scene. Governor Tim Walz stated that state officials are on the ground to support local law enforcement.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing people being brought out of the building with injuries. Some residents inside the apartment complex were barricaded in their units as police assessed the situation. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, according to CBS News.
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