Multiple people, including two police officers, have been shot in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, triggering a massive law-enforcement response near the city’s convention center.
The shooting unfolded on Wednesday afternoon in the area of 15 East Grant Street, according to city officials. The address corresponds to Loring Towers, a high-rise apartment complex in the city’s Loring Park neighborhood.
“The Minneapolis Police Department is on the scene of a shooting in the area of 15 E Grant St. involving multiple victims, including two police officers,” the city said, urging people to stay away from the area.
2/From the scene of the ACTIVE SHOOTER in downtown Minneapolis. Multiple injured parties as of 16:50. pic.twitter.com/A4wqkD87bA
Footage and aerial images from the scene show scores of police vehicles converging on the neighborhood, along with ambulances and armored BearCat vehicles. A large section of the surrounding downtown area was cordoned off as officers responded.
BREAKING: Active shooter with multiple victims reported in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota; two police officers also shot. pic.twitter.com/4OhAA2ozdi
The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear, and authorities have not yet disclosed the condition of either officer or the other victims.
Law enforcement says multiple civilians are dead after at least six people, including two police officers, were shot in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon.This is an active situation, and will be updated as new details are released.https://t.co/ZyTuP8QgIppic.twitter.com/pbiAKpXiTC
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said his public-safety team was responding and that state officials were assisting local law enforcement.
SWAT teams and an armored BearCat are responding to a possible active shooter scene in downtown Minneapolis. An unofficial report also suggested that police officers may have been shot. https://t.co/eWYzlE1geUpic.twitter.com/Kn1xJ1ricN
“Grateful to law enforcement actively working to ensure the safety of our neighbors in Downtown Minneapolis this afternoon,” Walz said, adding that Minnesota was “praying for our first responders.”
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