MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Tragedy struck a Minneapolis neighborhood Thursday as a mass shooting at an apartment building claimed the lives of a police officer and the suspected gunman. The violent incident, which occurred on Blaisdell Avenue near 22nd Street, also resulted in injuries to four other people, including another officer.
By 8:30 p.m., officials confirmed that the shooter and two civilians had died. Sources later revealed that one of the injured officers had also passed away. The scene was marked by an overwhelming police presence, with dozens of squad cars, SWAT units, and ambulances responding to the crisis.
City authorities later declared that there was no ongoing danger to the public, though they advised residents to avoid the area while the investigation proceeded. Governor Tim Walz disclosed that the Minnesota State Patrol and federal ATF agents were providing support to local law enforcement.
Emergency responders had also gathered at Hennepin County Medical Center, where the injured officers were being treated. The hospital became a hub of activity as medical teams worked to save lives and provide care.
The streets around West Franklin Avenue and LaSalle Avenue were shut down as investigators meticulously examined the scene for clues. The community is left in shock, grappling with the senseless loss and awaiting more information from authorities.