Shooting at Downtown Minneapolis Apartment Leaves 3 Dead Including Suspect.
The incident occurred at an apartment located at 15 East Grant Street, a high-rise building located in the Loring Park neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis. The information released by the Minneapolis Police Department regarding the incident is preliminary in nature and will be updated as more information becomes available.
What Happened — The Official Timeline
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM — This information remains preliminary in nature and will be updated as additional information becomes available. Minneapolis Police Department officers were dispatched to reports of a shooting at 15 East Grant Street in downtown Minneapolis at approximately 4:36 PM. The initial call reported one shot victim but subsequent calls reported additional gunfire.
Officers began to arrive on the scene at around 4:39 PM and entered the high-rise building where they encountered several victims as well as more gunfire. While following the sound of additional gunfire to an upper floor of the building, officers encountered a haze that made it difficult for them to see.
On that floor the officers encountered the shooter. In the ensuing confrontation three officers were injured. Two of them were injured by gunfire.
The suspected shooter was found deceased at the scene. MPD officials have not confirmed how he died as that remains part of the ongoing investigation.
The Victims — Official Count
According to the official MPD press conference:
- Four people with apparent gunshot wounds were transported to Hennepin Healthcare — HCMC
- One of those four died at the hospital
- One additional person died at the scene
- The suspected shooter is also deceased at the scene
- Total dead: 3 — 2 civilians and the suspect
The Three Injured Officers
All three injured officers were taken to Hennepin Healthcare — HCMC:
- Officer 1 — Gunshot wound to the leg, non-life-threatening
- Officer 2 — In surgery at the time of the MPD press conference
- Officer 3 — Being evaluated for an apparent non-life-threatening injury
Governor Tim Walz confirmed Wednesday night that all three officers are expected to make a full recovery from their injuries.
The Suspect
The suspected shooter was found deceased at the scene. How he died remains unknown and is part of the ongoing investigation.
According to court documents reviewed by local media, the suspect was in the process of being evicted from his apartment and had made prior threats involving a gun. Those threats and the suspect’s circumstances leading up to the shooting are being explored by police as potential motives.
Scene Details — High-Rise With Hazed Upper Floor
Among the most striking facts revealed during the press conference was that officers who followed the sound of gunfire to an upper floor of the building encountered a haze that severely impacted their ability to see.
The scene is a high-rise apartment building at 15 East Grant Street in the heart of downtown Minneapolis — a densely populated residential building with many units.
Government and Community Response
Minnesota Attorney General and Governor Tim Walz both spoke with the press. Families of the victims were gathered at Central Lutheran Church where support services were made available to help them through this difficult time.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting the Minneapolis Police Department with the ongoing investigation.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday September 2, 2026 |
| Time Dispatched | 4:36 PM |
| Officers Arrived | 4:39 PM |
| Location | 15 East Grant Street, Loring Park, Minneapolis |
| Building Type | High-rise apartment |
| Total Dead | 3 — 2 civilians and the suspect |
| Died at Scene | 1 civilian and suspect |
| Died at Hospital | 1 civilian |
| Total Injured | 6 — including 3 police officers |
| Officer 1 | Gunshot wound to leg — non-life-threatening |
| Officer 2 | In surgery at time of press conference |
| Officer 3 | Non-life-threatening injury — under evaluation |
| Suspect Status | Deceased — cause of death unknown |
| Hospital | Hennepin Healthcare — HCMC |
| Investigating | Minneapolis PD and Minnesota BCA |
| Information Status | Preliminary — subject to change |
The Bottom Line
The mass shooting at the high-rise apartment building in downtown Minneapolis claimed the lives of 2 civilians and the suspect who was found deceased at the scene. Six others were injured in the shooting including 3 police officers — all of whose injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening.
Officers ran into an unknown situation with limited visibility on the upper floors of the building and encountered an active shooter. Three officers were injured in the ensuing confrontation but all are expected to survive.
For now Minneapolis and the country wait to hear the full details of this tragic incident and how it could have been prevented.
Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the officers and first responders who risked their lives to respond to Wednesday’s senseless act of violence.
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