In an ongoing incident in Minneapolis, 6 people have been hurt, amongst whom are 2 police officers, according to authorities.
The Minneapolis PD reported on Thursday night that they were addressing an ongoing incident in Whittier, a district in the city, in which several individuals had been hurt. The department didn't yet provide information on the nature of the event in a Facebook update.
They added, "This is an evolving situation."
Additional support was being provided by the State Police, as Lt. Jill Frankfurth confirmed to CNN.
Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz, released a statement via X, expressing his support for the first responders and promising to make resources available: "The State of Minnesota will do whatever it takes to help keep the community secure."
[This is a fast-moving news item and will be updated.]
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The Minneapolis PD requested reinforcements from the State Police, recognizing that their resources might not be sufficient to manage the situation effectively, given that several community members, including two police officers, were among the six individuals injured.
In light of the ongoing crisis, Governor Walz emphasized the state's commitment to bolstering the local authorities' efforts, ensuring that the community receives the necessary support to remain secure.
