Three dead in downtown Minneapolis apartment shooting; two officers wounded
A shooting at a high-rise apartment building in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon left two civilians and the suspect dead, with two police officers injured during response.
What happened
Gunfire erupted on the upper floor of a high-rise apartment building in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon around 4:39 p.m. Two civilians were killed—one at the scene and one after arriving at Hennepin County Medical Center. The suspect was also found dead. Police responding to multiple 911 calls encountered a haze that limited visibility as they followed gunshots through the building. Two officers were wounded: one sustained a non-life-threatening leg injury, and another required surgery. Witness Julius Bailey identified the shooter as a building resident known for displaying a weapon; Bailey said he heard eight shots and a woman screaming. Another resident, Chris Miller, reported having encountered someone with a handgun in the hallway earlier in the week and had notified building management.
Context
The incident occurred in a densely populated area near the Minneapolis convention center and Loring Park neighborhood, prompting law enforcement to warn the public to stay away. The shooting required a significant emergency response, with police entering an active-threat environment and sustaining casualties in the process. The FBI extended resources to aid local law enforcement, indicating federal involvement in the investigation. State and local officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, acknowledged both the incident and the law enforcement response.
What's disputed
The suspect's identity has not been publicly released by authorities.