A large police operation is under way in Minneapolis following reports of a shooting near East 28th Street and Nicollet Avenue. Police officers and SWAT teams were reported to be at the scene on Tuesday afternoon, according to police scanner traffic, amid concerns about a possible active shooter incident.
Authorities have not yet released official details about the situation, and the extent of any injuries remains unclear.
Unconfirmed reports circulating locally suggested that a suspect may have barricaded themselves inside an apartment complex and could be holding family members hostage. However, officials have not verified those claims.
The Minneapolis Police Department had not issued a public update on the incident at the time of writing. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
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