3 injured in shooting at Des Moines, Iowa, post office
A suspect was in custody in Des Moines, Iowa, after two people were shot at the city's main post office and a third was injured trying to escape, authorities said.
A shooting at an Iowa post office on Thursday resulted in three people being injured, according to authorities. Des Moines police informed that the suspect has been apprehended, and the victims' injuries are not considered life-threatening. Sgt. Paul Parizek stated that the victims are currently receiving care at the hospital. Officers arrived at the scene within three minutes of the incident occurring around 9:10 a.m. local time.
The shooting took place on the second floor of the post office, which is located just north of downtown Des Moines and adjacent to one of the city's main hospitals. The facility is a four-story regional sorting center with a walk-in service counter open to the public. The Associated Press has initiated several phone calls to gather additional details.
Governor Kim Reynolds expressed that she is in communication with the Department of Public Safety concerning the shooting, stating that the suspected shooter is in custody and the investigation is ongoing. She also shared that prayers are being offered for the victims.
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