A shooting occurred on Sept. 2, 2026, at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building near the Minneapolis Convention Center, killing two civilians and injuring several others including police officers [1, 2, 3]. Authorities responded to reports of the shooting just after 4:30 p.m. local time [2, 4].
According to Minneapolis Police spokesperson Garrett Parten, one person died at the scene, and four victims were taken to hospital, with one later dying there [2]. Three police officers were injured during the incident, two of whom were shot and hospitalized in stable condition [1, 2, 3].
The police stated the suspect also died at the scene; however, the cause of death remains unclear. Bernama reported the suspect died by suicide, but police have not confirmed this [1, 2, 4].
Local TV reports indicate that the shooting began as a domestic incident involving the suspect and one victim before the suspect fired on police officers and retreated into an apartment [4]. Some reports mentioned one person was taken into custody, but police confirmed the suspect was deceased at the scene [1, 2, 5].
Police urged the public to avoid the affected areas in downtown Minneapolis and the Loring Park neighborhood while the investigation continues [6, 7, 5]. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed gratitude for law enforcement efforts and prayers for first responders, saying, "Grateful to law enforcement actively working to ensure the safety of our neighbors in Downtown Minneapolis this afternoon. Minnesota is praying for our first responders." [6]
Minnesota House Representative Lisa Demuth also praised law enforcement, stating, "I’m incredibly thankful for the massive response of our brave law enforcement officers. Praying for the victims of this heinous crime." [7] FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that federal agents were deployed to assist local authorities, saying, "FBI agents were responding and will offer any and all resources necessary to assist local authorities." [7]
The investigation into the exact circumstances of the shooting and the suspect's death is ongoing. Police continue to secure the scene near the downtown apartment complex as federal and local agencies work together to determine next steps [2, 3].
