Full Breakdown
Downtown Minneapolis Apartment Shooting Leaves Multiple Dead and Injured
9/3/2026, 2:06:38 AM
Core Incident
On the afternoon of September 2, 2026, police responded to gunfire at an apartment building at 15 East Grant Street in Loring Park. A 911 call came in just after 4:30 p.m., and officers were dispatched at 4:36 p.m.. They entered the high-rise at 4:39 p.m., encountering victims on the ground and hearing further shots from upper floors. The interior was hazy, limiting visibility.
Data & Statistics
- Fatalities: Reports differ; some say two civilians plus the suspect, others count three deaths including the shooter.
- Injured: Hospital records show seven patients taken to Hennepin County Medical Center; media reports list six to eight injured, including three police officers.
- Police injuries: One officer was shot in the abdomen, another in the leg, and a third sustained a non-life-threatening injury. All were reported stable.
- Suspect: The shooter was found dead; a source said the death was self-inflicted, though details remain unclear.
Timeline
- ~4:30 p.m. – 911 call reporting shots.
- 4:36 p.m. – Dispatch to the address.
- 4:39 p.m. – Officers enter, encounter victims and additional gunfire.
- ~5:00 p.m. – First patients arrive at the hospital.
- 5:45 p.m. – Police, ATF, and state agencies converge.
- Evening – City officials issue safety warnings and hold a press briefing.
Official Statements & Responses
- Governor Tim Walz said the state public-safety team was on the ground assisting local law enforcement.
- Sergeant Garrett Parten, Minneapolis Police spokesperson, called the incident “a tremendously tragic event,” offered condolences, and noted the investigation was in its early stages.
- Senator Amy Klobuchar and House Speaker Lisa Demuth offered prayers for victims and gratitude to first responders.
- City officials urged residents to avoid the area; the University of St. Thomas placed its campus on shelter-in-place as a precaution.
On-the-Ground Reports
Witnesses Julius Bailey and Chris Miller said they heard a rapid succession of gunshots and saw a resident brandishing a pistol. Bailey counted eight shots and heard a woman scream before fleeing. Miller said he believed he knew the shooter and had previously reported a handgun sighting to building management.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Fatality count: Some outlets list two civilian deaths plus the shooter; others claim three deaths total.
- Injury numbers: Reports vary between six injured civilians and seven patients transported.
- Cause of suspect’s death: A source confirmed suicide, but police have not officially clarified the manner.
- Weapon location: No definitive information has been released about the firearm recovered.
Verbatim Quotes
- “My public safety team is responding to a shooting that took place downtown Minneapolis this afternoon,” — Governor Tim Walz
- “We will offer any and all resources necessary to assist local authorities,” — Kash Patel, director
- “This is a tremendously tragic event and our thoughts and prayers are with the families, the loved ones of those who lost their lives, those who were injured and with the injured officers and their families,” — Sergeant Garrett Parten
