Two police officers were shot Wednesday after gunfire rang out in downtown Minneapolis, authorities said.
Minneapolis police officers were at the scene of the shooting, which involved “multiple victims,” the city said, including the two law enforcement officers. The officers were shot in the shin and abdomen, sources told Fox News.
Their conditions were unclear.
The suspected shooter was “down,” sources said.
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The shooting triggered a large police presence.
“My public safety team is responding to a shooting that took place downtown Minneapolis this afternoon,” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz wrote on X. “State officials are on the ground to support local law enforcement and we will share more information as it becomes available.”
In a subsequent post, Walz thanked law enforcement for “working to ensure the safety of our neighbors” in the area.
“Minnesota is praying for our first responders,” he wrote. Another states: “Pray for Minnesota.”
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Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in nearby St. Paul were also responding to the scene.
FBI Director Kash Patel said he was aware of the shooting and that the agency will offer any resources necessary to assist local authorities.
Amy Klobuchar, the Democratic nominee in the Minnesota governor’s race, said she spoke with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about the “horrific shootings.”
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“My prayers are with the victims and their loved ones,” she said. “Thank you to our courageous law enforcement.”
Her Republican opponent, state House Speaker Lisa Demuth, said she was aware of what happened, and that she was “praying for the victims of this heinous crime, and I’m incredibly thankful for the massive response of our brave law enforcement officers.”
