On Wednesday, the American city of Minneapolis witnessed a shooting that killed two people and injured others, including three policemen, while the police announced the death of the suspect without it being clear how he died or the motives for the attack. A local hospital confirmed that the condition of the two police officers injured by bullets was stable, while the FBI was participating in the operation.

Published on: 03/09/2026 - 02:22 Last updated: 03/09/2026 - 03:13

Two people were killed and others were injured, including three policemen, in a shooting carried out by a gunman on Wednesday in the American city of Minneapolis, according to what police announced.

Police spokesman Garrett Partin said during a press conference that the suspect also died, but it was not yet clear how he died.

He explained that one person died at the scene of the accident, while four others were taken to the hospital, where one of them later died.

Three policemen were injured by bullets

Three policemen were also hospitalized, including two who were shot. A hospital spokesman told Agence France-Presse that their condition was "stable."

One of the policemen was injured by a gunshot to the leg, while another was undergoing surgery, and the nature of the third policeman's injury was not clear.

Police have not announced a motive for the shooting

Police have not yet announced the motive behind the shooting.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz wrote on the X platform, “Pray for Minnesota,” while FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the involvement of FBI agents in the operation.

City officials are expected to hold a news conference later Wednesday.

France 24/AFP

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