By Salma El-Sakka
Three people were injured in a shooting at a post office in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday morning, authorities said. The suspect has been detained and the victims' injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Suspect detained, victims hospitalized
Des Moines police responded within three minutes to reports of shots fired around 9:10 a.m. local time at the main post office, a four-story regional sorting facility just north of downtown. The shooting occurred on the second floor of the building, which houses a walk-in service counter open to the public. Sgt. Paul Parizek said all three victims were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Governor responds
Gov. Kim Reynolds said she was in contact with the Iowa Department of Public Safety regarding the incident. “The suspected shooter is in custody and the investigation is ongoing,” she posted online. “We are monitoring the situation and our prayers are with everyone involved. Grateful for the immediate response by law enforcement.”
