Two Killed, Six Injured in Minneapolis Shooting; Suspect Deceased

Why it matters locally: The tragic shooting incident directly impacted Minneapolis residents and first responders, including three Minneapolis Police Department officers and two Minneapolis Fire Department firefighters.

Minneapolis, MN – A shooting incident in an Uptown Minneapolis apartment building Friday evening resulted in the deaths of two civilians and the suspect. Six other individuals, including three police officers and two firefighters, sustained injuries. Police arrived at the scene, an apartment building in the Whittier neighborhood, at approximately 6:30 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Officials confirmed the deaths of two civilians and the suspect at the location. Three Minneapolis police officers were among those injured. One officer suffered a gunshot wound and remains in critical condition. Another officer sustained a non-life-threatening injury, also from a gunshot. The third officer involved received a minor injury. Two Minneapolis firefighters also sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident. Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the deceased or injured. Investigators have begun the process of reviewing evidence and witness statements.