{
  "id": 18341552,
  "title": "3 people have been injured in a shooting at an Iowa post office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/3-people-have-been-injured-in-a-shooting-at-an-iowa-post-office-18341552",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T17:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261106/3-people-have-been-injured-in-a-shooting-at-an-iowa-post-office"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "DES MOINES, Iowa — A shooting at an Iowa post office left three people injured Thursday, authorities said. Des Moines police said the suspect has been detained and that the victims suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. “They’re all at the hospital, they are being cared for right now,” Sgt. Paul Parizek said of the victims. Parizek said officers responded within three…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "3 injured in shooting at Des Moines, Iowa, post office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/3-injured-in-shooting-at-des-moines-iowa-post-office",
        "published": "2026-11-05T17:24:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}