Two people, including the suspect, were killed and five others wounded in a shooting at a Minneapolis apartment building on September 2, 2026, with two police officers among the injured, officials confirmed.
A deadly shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on September 2, 2026, left two people dead, including the suspect, and five others wounded, with two police officers among the injured, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred at 15 E. Grant St., where officers encountered a haze that limited visibility and exchanged gunfire with the shooter, who later died.
The Shooting and Its Immediate Aftermath
The shooting began around 4:36 p.m. when a 911 call reported one person shot at the high-rise apartment building. Officers arrived three minutes later and found victims inside, hearing additional gunfire as they moved to an upper floor. A haze, whose origin remained unclear, significantly reduced visibility, according to interim Minneapolis Police Chief Bill Peterson. One victim died at the scene, and another later succumbed to injuries at Hennepin County Medical Center, bringing the death toll to two. The suspect, whose identity was not disclosed, also died, though the cause remains under investigation.
Witnesses described chaos as the shooting unfolded. Sam Turner, owner of the Nicollet Diner nearby, said his security cameras captured the sound of 30 gunshots. A resident recounted hearing 25–30 shots as officers entered the building, while another witness described seeing multiple injured people on the ground in the lobby.
Law Enforcement Response and Casualties
Three Minneapolis police officers were injured during the response, including two who were shot. One officer suffered a non-life-threatening leg wound, while another was struck twice in the abdomen and underwent surgery. A third officer sustained an unspecified injury. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey praised the officers’ “heroic work,” noting the death toll would have been higher without their efforts. Hennepin County Medical Center reported treating seven patients, though it did not provide details on their conditions.
The suspect’s death remains unconfirmed in official statements, though KSTP reported he died by suicide on the ninth floor. Minneapolis Police Sgt. Garrett Parten stated the suspect was deceased but declined to speculate on the cause.
Federal Involvement and Community Impact
The FBI and federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) joined the investigation, with Director Kash Patel stating the agency would offer any and all resources necessary to assist local authorities.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz expressed gratitude for the officers’ efforts, calling for prayers for victims and first responders. Local leaders urged residents to avoid the Loring Park neighborhood, though the area was later deemed safe.
Residents described the suspect as someone who frequently displayed a firearm, with one neighbor recalling he was someone who was known for showing off his weapon.
Ongoing Investigations and Uncertainties
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name, but Peterson stated, We were familiar with who this individual was.
The investigation continues to determine the exact sequence of events, including the cause of the suspect’s death and the origin of the haze in the building. A police cruiser involved in the response crashed near the scene, sustaining rear-end damage, while a sedan had front-end damage, according to reports.
