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Three injured in Des Moines post office shooting; suspect detained
Des Moines police said three people were wounded in a Thursday morning shooting at a U.S. Postal Service facility and that a suspect was detained, KCCI reported.
- New York Times is now reporting this
Wire reporting: (AP, via WSVN 7)
Three people were injured Thursday morning in a shooting at a U.S. Postal Service facility in Des Moines, Iowa, and police said a suspect was detained2,4,5.
Des Moines police told KCCI they located three victims and that a spokesperson said the suspected shooter was in custody5. KCRG, citing Sgt. Paul Parizek through its coverage partner KCCI, said the injuries were not believed to be life-threatening2. KCCI reported the victims were taken to local hospitals5.
KCCI said the shooting was first called in around 9:10 a.m. and took place on the second floor of the facility5. Parizek said the 911 call came from inside the post office at Second and University Avenue and that shots were fired on the second floor2.
The Associated Press, also carried by WSVN 7 and The Philadelphia Inquirer, reported that three people were injured and that Des Moines police said the suspect had been detained1,3,4.
KCCI said Second Avenue was closed in both directions during the investigation and that drivers were directed to E. 14th Street or 6th Avenue5. Gov. Kim Reynolds posted that she was in contact with the Department of Public Safety and that the suspected shooter was in custody5. Police had not publicly identified the suspect or a motive as of mid-morning2,5.
Sources
- (AP, via WSVN 7)Multiple people injured in shooting at Iowa post office; suspect detainedAlso (AP, via The Philadelphia Inquirer)
- KCRGMultiple people injured in shooting at Iowa post office
- APMultiple people injured in shooting at Iowa post office; suspect detained
- KCCIPolice: Multiple people injured in shooting at United States Postal Service in Des Moines
How it’s being reported
4 sourcesFirst reported by
KCCI
Multiple people injured in shooting at Iowa post office
Named police spokesman, second-floor shots and a 911 call from inside the building.
Cites Des Moines police Sgt. Paul Parizek via coverage partner KCCI on three non-life-threatening injuries.
Leaves out Governor Reynolds statement and street closures.
Police: Multiple people injured in shooting at United States Postal Service in Des Moines
On-scene police details, injury severity and Gov. Kim Reynolds’ post.
Local reporting that police found three victims, detained a suspect and closed Second Avenue.
Multiple people injured in shooting at Iowa post office; suspect detained
Gives this outlet’s account of the story.
Same copy also at: (AP, via The Philadelphia Inquirer) · AP
At Least 3 Are Injured in Shooting at Des Moines Post Office
Leads with a figure in the headline.
Where they agree
- A shooting occurred Thursday at a Des Moines U.S. Postal Service facility.
- Police said a suspect was detained.
- Three people were injured.
Where they differ
Injury severity and hospital transport