Six injured, including two officers, in downtown Minneapolis shooting
At least six people were shot in downtown Minneapolis, resulting in one civilian death and injuries to two police officers, as authorities investigate the incident.
Authorities are urging residents to avoid the area bounded by 12th Street, Franklin Avenue, Hennepin Avenue and Third Avenue South as a shooting investigation continues in downtown Minneapolis. The Hyatt Regency hotel has been placed on lockdown.
Governor Tim Walz said state officials are on the ground to support local law enforcement and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
"My public safety team is responding to a shooting that took place downtown Minneapolis this afternoon. State officials are on the ground to support local law enforcement, and we will share more information as it becomes available."
Senator Amy Klobuchar said she spoke with Mayor Jacob Frey and asked the public to stay away while police secure the scene.
"I just spoke with the Mayor about the shootings with multiple victims in downtown Minneapolis. Please avoid the area as law enforcement works to secure the scene."
State Representative Lisa Demuth also acknowledged the incident and expressed gratitude for the law-enforcement response.
"I am aware of reports regarding a shooting in downtown Minneapolis. I am thankful for the response of our law enforcement officers."
By 5:30 p.m., agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, officials from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Minneapolis police and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension were on site. Metro Transit cancelled the northbound Route 10 service departing Leamington Ramp and Lower Gate 7.
The incident was first reported around 4:50 p.m. near Nicollet Avenue and East Grant Street, close to several apartment buildings and the Minneapolis Convention Center. Multiple news crews are covering the developing story.