The suspect in the Minneapolis shooting was reported “down” Wednesday afternoon after opening fire inside an apartment building, injuring two police officers and several other people.
The shooting happened at Loring Towers, also known as Shoreline Plaza, at 15 East Grant Street near Loring Park and the Minneapolis Convention Center. Police responded to the building shortly before 5 p.m., and a large law enforcement operation followed. At least one civilian was also confirmed dead after being taken to Hennepin County Medical Center. There are claims that it is an active shooter situation, but Minneapolis Police Department has not confirmed anything.
It shows police cars lined up near the Loring Towers amid the response.
One officer was shot in the stomach and the other in the leg, according to reports from local news outlets.
Earlier reporting noted: Videos that surfaced from the city showed several police and emergency vehicle at Loring Towers on East Grant Street where the incident allegedly took place. Earlier reporting noted: Here’s a video shared by the local X account Crime Watch Minneapolis. Earlier reporting noted: Minneapolis shooting reports: Police respond at Loring Towers amid active shooter claims; details Police in Minneapolis , Minnesota is responding to reports of shooting at Loring Tower on Wednesday afternoon.
What is known about the Minneapolis shooting suspect and the injured officers?
Authorities had not immediately confirmed how the suspect was brought down. Early reports placed the shooter on an upper floor of the building, but officials had not confirmed the exact floor or released the suspect’s identity. One civilian was confirmed dead. The names of the officers and suspect, a possible motive and the final casualty count had not been released as the investigation continued.
Police were called to Loring Towers after reports of an active shooter. It was also unclear whether police shot the suspect or whether the injury was self-inflicted. The two injured officers suffered gunshot wounds. Hennepin County Medical Center received six patients following the shooting. Officials were still working to establish the full number of civilian victims and their conditions. The response brought together Minneapolis police, SWAT, the FBI , ATF, Minnesota State Patrol and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, among other agencies. Police asked people to avoid a large section of downtown, from 12th Street to Franklin Avenue and Hennepin Avenue to 3rd Avenue South. Minnesota Gov.
FOX 9 reported that the officers’ conditions were not immediately known.
Officers came under fire as they entered the building, according to local reports. The suspect was later reported “down” at around 5:25 p.m., based on police dispatch audio cited by the Minnesota Star Tribune. One was shot in the stomach and was undergoing surgery, while the other was shot in the leg, according to information from city officials and law enforcement sources. Tim Walz said the state public safety team was supporting local authorities and added, “Minnesota is praying for our first responders.
