Minneapolis police officer dies in mass shooting that killed 3 others including suspected shooter
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One Minneapolis police officer was killed and a second was injured in a shooting. The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association says the officers were responding to a call when they were shot Thursday. Two officers were also hospitalized with injuries in the shooting in the south Minneapolis neighborhood of Whittier. Police say the public is not in danger but encouraged people to stay away from the scene. No other details were immediately released. Police planned a late evening news conference to address the shooting. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says the neighboring city was sending police and other first responders to Minneapolis to provide support.