Three injured in shooting at Des Moines post office

Crime · First reported 5 Nov, 15:04 · Updated 18:43

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Police reported that at least three people were injured in a shooting at the main U.S. Postal Service post office in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. A suspect was detained, victims were taken for care, and the motive was not immediately known.

The shooting was reported at the main post office in Des Moines, Iowa; police said calls began coming in at about 9:10 a.m. Thursday.
Police said at least three people were injured and taken for treatment; officials initially said they had no indication that the injuries were life-threatening.
A suspect was detained, and police reported arriving within three minutes of receiving calls.
Police said the reports described shooting on the post office’s second floor; the motive was not immediately clear.
The reports say multiple agencies responded. The New York Post also reported that nearby schools and a hospital were placed on lockdown before restrictions were lifted after the suspect was in custody.