A large police and emergency response was reported in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday evening following reports of a shooting near Loring Park and the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Initial reports circulating locally indicate that two police officers may have been among those shot, although details about their conditions and the circumstances surrounding the incident were still developing.
A heavy law-enforcement presence was observed around the Loring Park area, with numerous police vehicles, ambulances and specialized units responding to the scene. Local residents and people working downtown reported hearing a large number of sirens as officers moved toward the area.
Authorities have reportedly been working to secure the area and determine what led to the shooting. People near Loring Park and the convention center are being urged to avoid the area and follow instructions from police.
Further information about possible victims, arrests or an active threat remains pending official confirmation.