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Authorities report three people were injured in a shooting at a United States Postal Service facility in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday morning.
A shooting at a post office in Des Moines, Iowa, left three people injured on Thursday morning, according to authorities. Des Moines police confirmed that a suspect has been detained in connection with the incident.
The shooting occurred at the main United States Postal Service Building located at Second and University Avenue. The facility, which is situated just north of downtown Des Moines and across the street from MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, had been open for approximately one hour when a 911 call was placed shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday.
Sgt. Paul Parizek of the Des Moines Police Department confirmed that the 911 call originated from inside the post office and that shots were fired on the second floor. Social media video showed a major law enforcement presence outside the facility following the reports of the shooting.
Three people were wounded in the shooting, according to police. Sgt. Parizek stated that the victims were being cared for at a hospital. Regarding the severity of the injuries, Sgt. Parizek told WHO13, "all the injuries appear to be non-life-threatening."
In a statement to the Des Moines Register, Sgt. Parizek said, “We’re secure right now,” while adding, “I didn’t see anything that indicated anyone had any life-threatening injuries.
Following the reports of the shooting, police placed a nearby hospital on lockdown, according to the New York Post.
Governor Kim Reynolds posted on X that she is in contact with the Department of Public Safety as investigations into the shooting continue.
The shooting took place at a major United States Postal Service facility during business hours, resulting in multiple injuries and a significant law enforcement response in the downtown Des Moines area.
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