Several Shot at Des Moines Post Office

Sandra Rhodes · Nov 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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Several Shot at Des Moines Post Office — This stock photo from Getty shows a New York City, crime scene barrier tape. Police in Des Moines. Iowa, are investigating a shooting a local United States Postal Service

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Multiple people were injured after a shooting at a United States Postal Service facility, police in Des Moines, Iowa, said.

A suspect is currently in custody.

The incident unfolded at the USPS office at 1165 Second Ave. Several law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene.

"I’m in contact with the Department of Public Safety regarding a shooting at the Main Post Office in Des Moines. The suspected shooter is in custody and the investigation is ongoing," Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds wrote on X. "We are monitoring the situation and our prayers are with everyone involved. Grateful for the immediate response by law enforcement."

"I’m closely monitoring reports of the shooting at the USPS facility in Des Moines," added Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa). "My prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this tragedy. Grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders on the scene."

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