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Shooting incident in downtown Minneapolis results in multiple casualties

What happened

At least six people, including two police officers, were shot in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in two deaths.

The suspect involved in the shooting died by suicide.

A third police officer sustained a non-life-threatening injury during the incident.

Why it matters

The involvement of multiple law enforcement officers in the shooting highlights the risks faced by responders during emergency calls.

Context

The two officers were shot while responding to a call in Minneapolis.

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