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At least 1 civilian dead after 6 people shot, including 2 officers, in downtown Minneapolis
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Key Points:
- A shooting occurred in downtown Minneapolis near Nicollet Avenue and East Grant Street, prompting authorities to ask people to avoid the area between 12th Street to Franklin Avenue and Hennepin Avenue to Third Avenue South.
- The Hyatt Regency hotel is currently on lockdown as law enforcement secures the scene.
- Governor Walz confirmed that state officials are assisting local law enforcement in the investigation, with multiple agencies including the ATF, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Minneapolis police, and BCA present at the scene.
- Metro Transit has canceled the northbound Route 10 trip departing Leamington Ramp and Lower Gate 7 due to the incident.
- Public officials including Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Lisa Demuth have expressed condolences to victims and praised law enforcement’s response.
