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Minneapolis apartment shooting
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The gist
A shooter at a Minneapolis apartment building killed two and wounded three officers.
The suspect died too, leaving the motive unclear and the community on edge.
Background
On Wednesday afternoon, police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment building at 15 East Grant Street in downtown Minneapolis, near the convention center. The incident left two civilians dead and the suspect dead, with three officers injured, two by gunfire. The FBI and other agencies are assisting, but the motive remains unknown.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2, 2026 afternoonShooting reported at an apartment building at 15 E Grant St.; police respond, warn public to avoid area.
- Sep 2, 2026 4:36 p.m.Police converge on the apartment complex; two officers shot, one in abdomen, one in leg.
- Sep 2, 2026 5:10 p.m.City announces shooting on social media, confirming multiple victims including two officers.
- Sep 2, 2026 eveningOfficials report at least two civilians killed, suspect dead, three officers injured; all in stable condition.
- Sep 3, 2026Police confirm three dead including suspect; motive still unclear, investigation ongoing.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Minneapolis police and city officials urge public to avoid area and confirm multiple victims, including officers.
- Governor
- Gov. Tim Walz says state officials are on the ground supporting local law enforcement.
- Federal
- FBI Director Kash Patel says the FBI will offer all necessary resources to assist local authorities.
Still unverified
The exact circumstances of the shooter's death are unknown; police said it's unclear how the shooter died. The motive for the shooting has not been released.