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Multiple people injured in shooting at Iowa post office; suspect detained

Nov 5, 2026 | 9:51 AM

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A shooting at an Iowa post office left multiple people injured Thursday, authorities said.

Des Moines police said in a statement that the suspect has been detained.

The main post office is just north of downtown Des Moines and across the street from one of the city’s main hospitals.

The Associated Press