How many people were injured in the Des Moines post office shooting, and what was their condition?

Three people were injured and taken to a hospital for care. Authorities said their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

When did reports of shots fired at the Des Moines post office begin, and how quickly did police respond?

Reports of shots fired began coming in around 9:10 a.m. local time Thursday. Sgt. Paul Parizek said officers responded within three minutes.

Where inside the Des Moines post office did the shooting happen, and what kind of facility is it?

The shooting happened on the building’s second floor. The post office is a four-story regional sorting facility with a walk-in service counter open to the public.

3 people have been injured in a shooting at an Iowa post office

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Summary

A shooting at a post office in Des Moines, Iowa, injured three people Thursday. Police said the suspect was detained and the victims’ injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Officers responded within three minutes after reports of shots fired came in around 9:10 a.m. local time. Gov. Kim Reynolds said she was in contact with the Department of Public Safety as the investigation continued.

Key Facts

The shooting occurred on the second floor of the post office, a four-story regional sorting facility with a public walk-in service counter.
The main post office is just north of downtown Des Moines and across the street from one of the city’s main hospitals.
Sgt. Paul Parizek said the victims were at the hospital and receiving care.
Reynolds said law enforcement responded immediately and that officials were monitoring the situation.

By AP

Published Nov 6, 2026 1:36 am KST

Police officers stand outside of a post office in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday. AP-Yonhap

DES MOINES, Iowa — A shooting at an Iowa post office left three people injured Thursday, authorities said.

Des Moines police said the suspect has been detained and that the victims suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

“They’re all at the hospital, they are being cared for right now,” Sgt. Paul Parizek said of the victims.

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 main post office is just north of downtown Des Moines and across the street from one of the city’s main hospitals. The building is a four-story regional sorting facility with a walk-in service counter accessible to the public.

The Associated Press has several phone calls out seeking more information.

Gov. Kim Reynolds said she’s in contact with the Department of Public Safety regarding the shooting.

“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.”

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