A shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, left three people dead and five others wounded by gunfire. The deceased include two victims and the suspected shooter; one victim died at the scene, while another died after being transported to a hospital. Among the five people wounded by gunfire were two Minneapolis police officers, while a third officer sustained other injuries during the response.
The incident began just after 4:30 p.m. when authorities received a 911 call reporting shots fired at the building. Interim Police Chief Bill Peterson stated that officers arrived within two minutes and encountered an active shooting situation. As officers moved to a higher floor to locate the source of the gunfire, they reported encountering a "haze" that limited visibility. Two officers were shot during the confrontation, one in the leg and one twice in the abdomen, but all three injured officers are expected to make a full recovery.
Police Sgt. Garrett Parten reported that while the suspect is dead, the exact cause of death was not immediately clear. Authorities have not released the identity of the shooter or the victims but noted they were familiar with the suspect prior to the event. A resident of the building, Julius Bailey, told reporters he saw a man he recognized as a neighbor holding a pistol and heard eight shots. Another resident, Chris Miller, stated he had previously reported a person with a handgun in the hallway to building management earlier in the week.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stated that state officials were assisting local law enforcement, while FBI Director Kash Patel noted the bureau was responding to the incident. For residents of the Loring Park neighborhood, the event resulted in orders to avoid the area. The three injured officers were listed in stable condition at Hennepin County Medical Center.
The concrete change for those in the immediate vicinity involved a lockdown of their living spaces and a heavy law enforcement presence, including officers aiming rifles at the apartment tower. The Hennepin County Medical Center reported receiving seven patients related to the incident. Further updates on the investigation are expected from the Minneapolis Police Department as the scene is processed.