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

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Fingerhut, H. (2026, November 5). 3 people have been injured in a shooting at an Iowa post office. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/multiple-people-injured-in-shooting-at-iowa-post-office-suspect-detained/article_b5d7f71c-edf2-5f07-a708-7da3cd04cafa.html

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In Des Moines, Iowa, three people were injured when a shooting occurred at the city’s main post office on Thursday. Two individuals were shot inside the facility while another was injured while attempting to flee. According to police Sergeant Paul Parizek, all victims are receiving medical treatment in hospital and their injuries are not considered life-threatening.

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On November 5, 2026, three people were injured during a shooting at the main United States Postal Service office in Des Moines, Iowa. The incident occurred around 9:10 AM local time on the second floor of the facility located at 1165 Second Ave. A suspect was detained by law enforcement near a trail under the I-235 bridge, and all injuries were non-life-threatening. Emergency services responded quickly; police arrived within three minutes after receiving reports of shots fired. The main post office is situated just north of downtown Des Moines, across from one of the city's primary hospitals where the victims received medical care.

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A suspect was in custody in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday after two people were shot at the city’s main post office and a third was injured trying to escape, authorities said. asserted

authorities → shoot → office

None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening, police said. asserted

police → believe → injuries

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

Parizek → ’re → victims

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