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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.

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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

  1. (AP, via WSVN 7)Multiple people injured in shooting at Iowa post office; suspect detainedAlso (AP, via The Philadelphia Inquirer)
  2. KCRGMultiple people injured in shooting at Iowa post office
  3. APMultiple people injured in shooting at Iowa post office; suspect detained
  4. KCCIPolice: Multiple people injured in shooting at United States Postal Service in Des Moines

How it’s being reported

4 sources

First reported by KCCIKCCI

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

Side by side

Each outlet's article broken down by our newsroom, in our own words. To read what they wrote, use the button under each one.

KCRGKCRG

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.

Named police spokesman, second-floor shots and a 911 call from inside the building.

What it reports

  • Three victims had injuries not believed to be life-threatening, according to Sgt. Paul Parizek.
  • Police said a suspect had been detained.
  • The call came after 9 a.m. to the USPS at Second and University Avenue.
  • Parizek said the 911 call came from inside and shots were fired on the second floor.

Leaves out Governor Reynolds statement and street closures.

KCCIKCCI

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.

On-scene police details, injury severity and Gov. Kim Reynolds’ post.

What it reports

  • Police said they located three victims at the Des Moines USPS facility.
  • A police spokesperson said the suspected shooter had been detained.
  • Victims were taken to local hospitals with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
  • The shooting was first called in around 9:10 a.m. on the second floor.
  • Second Avenue was closed in both directions; Gov. Kim Reynolds said she was in contact with public safety officials.