Minneapolis Police Officers Shot in Downtown Minneapolis; Suspect Dead
VIRTUE.NEWS · Instigative Report August 30, 2026 MINNEAPOLIS — Two Minneapolis police officers were shot and multiple other people were injured in a shooting in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The suspect was also killed. A law enforcement source told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that at least two people were
VIRTUE.NEWS · Instigative Report
August 30, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS — Two Minneapolis police officers were shot and multiple other people were injured in a shooting in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The suspect was also killed.
A law enforcement source told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that at least two people were dead after at least six people — including two police officers — were shot. The suspect died by suicide.
One officer was shot in the stomach and another was shot in the leg, according to a city hall source. A source close to the situation confirmed one officer was in surgery as of early evening, while the other officer's injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
What Happened
The incident began when Minneapolis police were called to an apartment building near 15 East Grant Street, near the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and East Grant Street in the Loring Park area of downtown Minneapolis.
When officers entered the building, the shooter opened fire on them, according to the source.
🚨🆘 BREAKING: Two police officers have been shot during an active shooting situation in downtown Minneapolis. Reports indicate multiple victims. Emergency crews are on scene🙏 #Minneapolis #OfficerShot #ActiveShooter #BreakingNews #Minnesota #Police #DowntownMinneapolis pic.twitter.com/TGVfH5iUyj
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Massive Response
The shooting triggered a massive emergency response. ATF agents, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office officials, Minneapolis police officers, and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension officials were all at the scene.
The Hyatt Regency hotel was placed on lockdown. Metro Transit canceled northbound Route 10 trips departing from Leamington Ramp. People were asked to avoid the area of 12th Street to Franklin Avenue and Hennepin Avenue to Third Avenue South.
The shooting occurred in the vicinity of Loring Towers, a large apartment complex near the Minneapolis Convention Center.
📹🎥 During coverage of the Minneapolis active shooting — where multiple victims and a fallen officer have been reported — a young man was seen throwing gang signs behind a reporter. The timing has drawn sharp criticism as the city reels from the tragedy. #Minneapolis… pic.twitter.com/fXvr233OOZ
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Officer Conditions
Both officers were transported to Hennepin County Medical Center. One officer was reported in surgery as of early evening. The other officer's injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Breaking News
This is a developing story. Multiple news crews are at the scene. Updates will be provided as more information is confirmed by the Minneapolis Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
