Multiple civilians killed and 2 cops injured as mass shooter opens fire in Minneapolis apartment
Multiple civilians were killed and two police officers were injured when an active shooter opened fire at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building Wednesday afternoon.
One of the officers was shot in the stomach and the other was shot in the leg while responding to a shooting near 15 East Grant Street, KSTP reports.
A law enforcement source also confirmed to the network that multiple civilians were killed in the attack, and dispatch audio obtained by the Minneapolis Star Tribune indicates that the shooter was also taken down by authorities.
The unidentified suspect has since been taken into custody, Hennepin County officials confirmed.
Photos from the scene show a massive police presence at the Loring Towers.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz added that his public safety team was also responding to the shooting, and noted that state officials are ‘on the ground to support local law enforcement.’
By 5.30pm, ATF agents, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents all responded to the scene.
FBI Director Kash Patel also shared on social media that agents are responding to the scene as he vowed to ‘offer any and all resources necessary to assist local authorities.’
Two police officers were shot while responding to reports of an active shooter on Wednesday
Photos from the scene show a massive police presence, as other emergency officials arrived
Minneapolis police, agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rushed to the scene
Anthony Strong told the Star Tribune how he was smoking behind the apartment building when he heard gunfire.
‘It was pop, pop, pop, pop and it was a bunch more after that, and then I went upstairs,’ he recounted.
There, he said he saw a property manager on the ground ‘and outside, there [were] two more people shot on the ground.
‘And then I saw them bring an officer out that got shot in the leg.’
Strong said he is still trying to ‘process’ what he witnessed.
As the investigation now continues, officers are asking the public to avoid the area.
Meanwhile, a nearby hotel remains on lockdown.
A nearby hotel was placed on lockdown amid the shooting
By 5.30pm, ATF agents, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents all responded to the scene
Officers are asking the public to avoid the area of 15 East Grant Street
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said his public safety team was also responding to the shooting
In a statement on social media, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said he and his wife are ‘praying for the Minneapolis police officers involved in this tragedy and all the victims.’
He added that he is in contact with law enforcement and is awaiting further information.
‘God bless our Peace Officers,’ Emmer wrote.
Lisa Demuth, speaker of the Minnesota House who is now running for governor, also said she was ‘aware of reports regarding a shooting in downtown Minneapolis.
‘I am praying for the victims of this heinous crime and I’m incredibly thankful for the massive response of our brave law enforcement officers.’
The Daily Mail has reached out to Minneapolis police for more information.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
