← Latest briefing

US News

Three people injured in shooting at Des Moines post office, suspect in custody

Associated Press reports two people were shot at Des Moines' main post office and a suspect is in custody.

The short version

  • Associated Press reports three people were injured in a shooting at Des Moines' main post office on Thursday.[Associated Press]
  • Two people were shot and a third was hurt trying to escape, and police said none of the injuries appear life-threatening.[Associated Press]
  • A suspect was in custody, and Governor Kim Reynolds said online that the investigation is ongoing.[Associated Press]

Key facts

  • Three people were injured in a shooting at an Iowa post office, with two shot and a third hurt trying to escape.[Associated Press]
  • Authorities said a suspect was in custody in Des Moines after the shooting at the city's main post office.[Associated Press]
  • Police said none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening.[Associated Press]
  • The shooting happened on the second floor of the post office, with reports of shots fired around 9:10 a.m. local time.[Associated Press]
  • Governor Kim Reynolds posted online that the suspected shooter is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.[Associated Press]

What remains uncertain

  • The investigation is ongoing, and the available reporting does not describe a motive or charges.[Associated Press]
  • The assessment that none of the injuries are life-threatening is preliminary police information, and final medical outcomes were not reported.[Associated Press]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.