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Shooting at Des Moines post office injures multiple people, police say

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FOX 9
Crime and Public Safety
Published November 5, 2026 9:59 AM CST
Published November 5, 2026 9:59 AM CST
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Police tape blocks off the crime scene. (Photo by Andri Tambunan / AFP) (Photo by ANDRI TAMBUNAN/AFP via Getty Images) (Getty Images)

The Brief

    • Multiple people were injured in a shooting at the Main Post Office in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday.
    • The suspected shooter has been detained.
    • Police are urging the public to avoid the area of 2nd Avenue and University Avenue as they continue to investigate.

DES MOINES, Iowa (FOX 9) - Police are investigating after multiple people were injured in a shooting at a United States Postal Service office in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday morning. 

Shooting at Iowa post office

What we know:

The shooting happened around 9:10 a.m. on the second floor of the post office, which is located at 1165 2nd Ave, according to the Des Moines Police Department. 

Three people were hurt and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, the Des Moines Register reported, citing police sources.

Authorities have since detained the suspect and are continuing to investigate. 

What we don't know:

Investigators have not yet released the suspect's identity. It's also unclear what led to the shooting. 

What's next:

Police are urging the public to avoid the area of 2nd Avenue and University Avenue during the investigation. The nearest alternate routes are East 14th Street and 6th Avenue. 

This is a breaking story and will be updated when more information becomes available. 

The Source: Information for this article was gathered from the Des Moines Police Department and the Des Moines Register. This story was reported in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

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