US Media: Dead and Injured, Including Two Police Officers, in Shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota

U.S. media reported casualties and injuries in a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday evening in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, while authorities confirmed that two police officers were injured during the incident.

The Associated Press, citing officials, reported that at least one person was killed and six others, including two police officers, were injured in the shooting that took place inside a residential building near the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Minneapolis Police announced that several individuals were shot and urged residents to stay away from the area, as a significant security presence was deployed at the scene.

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Local media reported that the two officers were injured while responding to the incident, and that the shooter no longer posed a threat.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stated that state officials were on-site to support local law enforcement, expressing gratitude to the security teams working to ensure the safety of residents in downtown Minneapolis.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) also announced its participation in the response to the incident and its readiness to provide necessary resources to assist local authorities, as investigations continue to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting.