Woman detained after shooting two colleagues at US post office

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 18:51 · Archive

A female US postal worker shot two colleagues at the main post office in Des Moines, Iowa, before being captured nearby.

A female US postal worker shot two fellow employees at the main post office in Des Moines, Iowa's capital city before being captured nearby, authorities say. A third employee was injured in a fall whilst trying to escape. None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening, according to Des Moines police official Paul Parizek, who said the victims—two women and a man—were being treated at hospital.

The shooting occurred on the facility's second floor in an area not accessible to the public. Witnesses reported hearing 10 to 12 shots. Officers responded within three minutes and quickly detained the suspect along a nearby bike path without resistance.

Governor Kim Reynolds said she was in contact with the Department of Public Safety regarding the incident. Des Moines Public Schools temporarily restricted access to nearby facilities including a primary school after police notified the district at 9.20am. The restrictions were lifted after officers confirmed at 10am that a suspect was in custody.

How it is being reported

• Woman shoots two co-workers at US post officeUS local authorities say a woman has been detained after shooting two fellow workers at a post office in the state of Iowa.Perth Now · 5 Nov, 18:23
• Woman shoots two co-workers at US post officeUS local authorities say a woman has been detained after shooting two fellow workers at a post office in the state of Iowa.The West Australian · 5 Nov, 18:23

In this story: Des Moines · Iowa · Kim Reynolds · US Postal Service

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