At least six people, including two police officers, were shot in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday around 4:50 p.m. local time, according to multiple local news reports. The incident unfolded near 15 East Grant Street, where the Minneapolis Police Department has set up a significant presence and is asking the public to stay away.
KARE11 reported that police were on the scene in the area of 15 East Grant Street and urged residents and bystanders to avoid the vicinity. KSTP indicated that the shooting appears to have occurred near multiple apartment buildings, though details remain scarce in the immediate aftermath.
The extent of the officers’ injuries was initially described by a city hall source cited by KSTP. According to that source, one officer was shot in the stomach and another was shot in the leg. The conditions of those officers, as well as the other four people wounded, have not yet been publicly released.
The Hyatt Regency Hotel in the area was placed on lockdown as authorities responded. KARE11 noted that the University of St. Thomas reported that a shooter had been located and that one person is in custody. The university did not elaborate on whether the person in custody was the sole shooter or if additional suspects are being sought.
Police Response and Public Safety Measures
The Minneapolis Police Department has not yet issued a formal statement detailing the timeline of events or the circumstances leading up to the shooting. However, the request for the public to avoid the area suggests an active and ongoing investigation. The lockdown at the Hyatt Regency underscores the seriousness of the situation, as guests and staff were instructed to shelter in place during the police response.
Local news outlets are piecing together the sequence of events from eyewitness accounts and official communications. The proximity of the shooting to multiple apartment buildings raises concerns about potential risks to residents, though no additional casualties have been reported beyond the initial six gunshot victims.
Gun Policy Context
The shooting comes amid ongoing national debates over gun control and public safety. According to Everytown for Gun Safety, an organization affiliated with Mike Bloomberg, Minnesota ranks No. 14 in the country for the stringency of its gun laws. That ranking places Minnesota in the upper tier of states with stricter gun regulations, though the shooting highlights that such measures do not guarantee immunity from gun violence.
Authorities have not yet provided information on a possible motive or the identity of the person in custody. As the investigation continues, local and state officials are likely to face questions about the incident and any potential legislative responses.
This is a developing story. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2026/09/02/minneapolis-at-least-six-people-shot-including-two-officers/