At least three people were injured Thursday morning in a shooting at the main U.S. Post Office in Des Moines, Iowa, according to KCCI and statements from Des Moines police.
What police say happened
Des Moines police Sgt. Paul Parizek said the shooting was reported around 9:10 a.m. at 1165 Second Ave., a U.S. Postal Service processing and distribution facility. He said officers arrived within three minutes as part of a “massive response,” and took the suspected shooter—described as an adult female employee—into custody 11 minutes later under the Interstate 235 bridge. Authorities have not publicly identified the suspect or said what led up to the shooting.
Victims and injuries
KCCI reported that two people were shot and a third person was injured in a fall during the incident. The outlet said all three victims are USPS employees—two female and one male—and that none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening.
Governor’s statement
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she was in contact with the Department of Public Safety and that the suspected shooter was in custody while the investigation continued. “We are monitoring the situation and our prayers are with everyone involved. Grateful for the immediate response by law enforcement,” Reynolds said.
What remains unclear
Authorities have not announced a motive. Identities of the suspect and victims were not released at the time cited. CBS News posted that “three people have been injured in an active shooter incident” at the Des Moines post office, attributing the information to authorities.
