Three dead, including suspect, in Minneapolis shooting
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- Three people died after a shooting in Minneapolis, including the suspect; one victim died at the scene and another later died in hospital.
- Three police officers were injured, including two who suffered gunshot wounds and were expected to survive.
- Authorities had not announced a motive, while the FBI responded and city officials planned a later news conference.
A Minneapolis shooting left three people dead, including the suspect, and injured several others, according to local police.
Police spokesperson Garrett Parten said one person died at the scene and four people were taken to hospital. One of those hospitalized later died. Three injured police officers were also receiving treatment, and a hospital spokesperson said two had been shot.
Both wounded officers were in stable condition and expected to survive. One had been shot in the leg, while the other was undergoing surgery. Officials had not said what injuries the third officer suffered.
Police had not identified a motive during the press conference. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz asked the public to “pray for Minnesota,” while FBI Director Kash Patel said federal agents were responding. City officials were expected to hold another news conference later in the day.
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