AI Image
Shooting at Des Moines post office leaves employees distressed
KCCI • • nation
Key Points:
- A shooting occurred during a morning huddle at a Des Moines post office on 2nd Avenue, causing employees to flee and hide in fear.
- Mike Bates, president of the local American Postal Workers Union, reported that 20 to 30 employees were present during the incident and described the chaos as gunshots were fired near the service dock.
- One employee hid under a table while the shooter walked by, leading to significant emotional distress among staff, although no additional physical injuries beyond the three victims were reported.
- Employees were evacuated and taken to another location where counselors provided emotional support to help them recover from the traumatic event.
- Bates highlighted the lasting psychological impact on employees, emphasizing the need for time and support to heal after the shooting.
