Minneapolis apartment shooting leaves multiple dead, officers wounded

A downtown Minneapolis apartment building shooting left two people dead and several others injured, including multiple police officers, with the gunman also dead at the scene as officers responded to the incident around 4:30 p.m. Local and state investigators have been scouring the scene and collecting evidence amid a large police presence in the Loring Park area near the Minneapolis Convention Center. Authorities described a chaotic, high-rise environment with reports of gunfire continuing at various floors and officers encountering additional threats while evacuating residents. Residents and city leaders praised the officers for their bravery in entering the building and rescuing victims under fire, with Governor Walz and Mayor Frey publicly commending their response. Investigators have not yet released details on the shooter’s motive or the exact cause of death, and a full accounting of those injured is ongoing as the investigation continues. The incident is part of a broader spate of mass shootings reported nationwide, but local officials emphasized their focus on safety and rapid response for Minneapolis residents.