3 Hurt in Iowa Post Office Shooting, Suspect Detained
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- Three people are injured and a suspect is detained after a shooting at the main USPS post office in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday morning.
- Officers initially responded to reports of 10-12 shots fired on the second floor of the facility; two victims were found on the premises, while one arrived at a hospital separately.
- The suspect was detained close to the post office, near a bridge. Their motive is unknown at this time.
- The victims' injuries are not considered life-threatening.
- "I’m in contact with the Department of Public Safety regarding a shooting at the Main Post Office in Des Moines," Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said. "The suspected shooter is in custody and the investigation is ongoing."
- The building has since been cleared by police. Avoid the area if nearby.
Timeline
Police confirmed there are three victims.
Police said they cleared the facility.
Police say the shooting scene is on the second floor. The building is being cleared for more shooting victims.
Officers are searching for a witness to speak with.
Police have been clearing the building.
Police said there are two victims at the post office and one at a nearby hospital.
Police were able to detain the suspect at a nearby bridge.
The shooter was reported to be on the second flood.
A search was underway for the shooter.
In live updates given over radio during the incident, police said that a shooting victim arrived at a nearby hospital.
Police have received a report of 12 shots fired inside the post office.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1165 2nd Ave.
Police confirmed there are three victims.
Police said they cleared the facility.
Police say the shooting scene is on the second floor. The building is being cleared for more shooting victims.
Officers are searching for a witness to speak with.
Police have been clearing the building.
Police said there are two victims at the post office and one at a nearby hospital.
Police were able to detain the suspect at a nearby bridge.
The shooter was reported to be on the second flood.
A search was underway for the shooter.
In live updates given over radio during the incident, police said that a shooting victim arrived at a nearby hospital.
Police have received a report of 12 shots fired inside the post office.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1165 2nd Ave.
Police confirmed there are three victims.
Police said they cleared the facility.
Police say the shooting scene is on the second floor. The building is being cleared for more shooting victims.
Officers are searching for a witness to speak with.
Police have been clearing the building.
Police said there are two victims at the post office and one at a nearby hospital.
Police were able to detain the suspect at a nearby bridge.
The shooter was reported to be on the second flood.
A search was underway for the shooter.
In live updates given over radio during the incident, police said that a shooting victim arrived at a nearby hospital.
Police have received a report of 12 shots fired inside the post office.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1165 2nd Ave.
Police confirmed there are three victims.
Police said they cleared the facility.
Police say the shooting scene is on the second floor. The building is being cleared for more shooting victims.
Officers are searching for a witness to speak with.
Police have been clearing the building.
Police said there are two victims at the post office and one at a nearby hospital.
Police were able to detain the suspect at a nearby bridge.
The shooter was reported to be on the second flood.
A search was underway for the shooter.
In live updates given over radio during the incident, police said that a shooting victim arrived at a nearby hospital.
Police have received a report of 12 shots fired inside the post office.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1165 2nd Ave.
Police confirmed there are three victims.
Police said they cleared the facility.
Police say the shooting scene is on the second floor. The building is being cleared for more shooting victims.
Officers are searching for a witness to speak with.
Police have been clearing the building.
Police said there are two victims at the post office and one at a nearby hospital.
Police were able to detain the suspect at a nearby bridge.
The shooter was reported to be on the second flood.
A search was underway for the shooter.
In live updates given over radio during the incident, police said that a shooting victim arrived at a nearby hospital.
Police have received a report of 12 shots fired inside the post office.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1165 2nd Ave.
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Wow! It always amazes me how some commentors insist on putting there ignorance on full display.
Guess someone went POSTAL
No need for politics. Just pray for this country and the world.
this is not about black or white, this is not about politics either. none of you knows what the real intentions were. stop assuming and pay some respect to those who lost lives.
Wow! It always amazes me how some commentors insist on putting there ignorance on full display.
Guess someone went POSTAL
No need for politics. Just pray for this country and the world.
this is not about black or white, this is not about politics either. none of you knows what the real intentions were. stop assuming and pay some respect to those who lost lives.
Wow! It always amazes me how some commentors insist on putting there ignorance on full display.
Guess someone went POSTAL
No need for politics. Just pray for this country and the world.
this is not about black or white, this is not about politics either. none of you knows what the real intentions were. stop assuming and pay some respect to those who lost lives.
Wow! It always amazes me how some commentors insist on putting there ignorance on full display.
Guess someone went POSTAL
No need for politics. Just pray for this country and the world.
this is not about black or white, this is not about politics either. none of you knows what the real intentions were. stop assuming and pay some respect to those who lost lives.
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Wow! It always amazes me how some commentors insist on putting there ignorance on full display.
Guess someone went POSTAL
No need for politics. Just pray for this country and the world.
this is not about black or white, this is not about politics either. none of you knows what the real intentions were. stop assuming and pay some respect to those who lost lives.