Police in Des Moines, Iowa, said three people were injured and a suspect is in custody following a shooting Thursday at a United States Postal Service facility.
The incident unfolded at the post office at 1165 Second Ave. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the ATF, have responded to the scene.
“ATF Special Agents are responding to reports of a shooting at the main U.S. Post Office in Des Moines, Iowa, to assist our law enforcement partners. Public safety remains our top priority,” ATF Kansas City said.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds wrote on X that “we are monitoring the situation and our prayers are with everyone involved.
“Grateful for the immediate response by law enforcement” she said.
“I’m closely monitoring reports of the shooting at the USPS facility in Des Moines,” added Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. “My prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this tragedy. Grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders on the scene.”
Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek told reporters at the scene that “we’re secure right now,” according to the Des Moines Register.
“I didn’t see anything that indicated anyone had any life-threatening injuries,” Parizek reportedly added.
Parizek said officers responded within three minutes. The shooting happened on the second floor of the post office and reports started coming in of shots fired around 9:10 a.m. local time.
The motive for the shooting was not immediately clear. The victims are now getting treatment at a hospital, Parizek said.
The public is being asked to avoid the area as an investigation is ongoing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
