A gunman opened fire in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, killing two civilians and wounding three police officers before the suspect was found dead, authorities said. The incident prompted responses from state and federal leadership.
Police Sergeant Garrett Parten confirmed at an evening press conference that one victim died at the scene and a second died after transport to Hennepin County Medical Center. Two officers sustained gunshot wounds — one in the leg, another requiring surgery — while a third officer was also hospitalized; all three are in stable condition.
Governor Tim Walz urged the public to "pray for Minnesota," and FBI Director Kash Patel said federal agents were responding. City officials scheduled a follow-up press conference for later Wednesday.
The suspect's cause of death remains undetermined, and police have not disclosed a motive. Report timestamps across filings conflict, citing both September 2, 2026 and September 2, 2027 as the incident date.