DES MOINES, Iowa —

Three people are in the hospital after a shooting Thursday morning at the United States Postal Service in Des Moines.

A spokesperson for the Des Moines Police Department says the suspected shooter has been detained.

The victims have all been transported to local hospitals with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

According to Des Moines police, the shooting was first called in around 9:10 a.m., and took place on the second floor of the facility.

Second Avenue in both directions is temporarily closed while the investigation continues. Drivers should use E. 14th Street or 6th Avenue as alternates.

Governor Kim Reynolds posted on X at 10:05 a.m. that she is in contact with the Department of Public Safety.

“The suspected shooter is in custody and the investigation is ongoing. We are monitoring the situation and our prayers are with everyone involved. Grateful for the immediate response by law enforcement.”

Sen. Chuck Grassley posted on X: “Im following news of the shooting this morning at the Main Post Office in Des Moines Gr8ful to law enforcement + first responders who acted quickly 2 detain the shooter + treat the injured Barbara & I are praying for all those impacted.”

Watch: Des Moines police provide update on USPS shootingDes Moines schools temporarily in secure status

Des Moines Public Schools temporarily went into secure status Thursday morning following the shooting. In a Facebook post, DMPS officials said:

Around 9:20 a.m., police reported a shooting at the downtown post office located at 2nd Street and University Avenue.

Des Moines police notified our staff immediately, and nearby Carver Elementary School, the DMPS Welcome Center and the Central Nutrition Center went into a Secure. A Secure means no one is allowed in or out of the building.

Police reported having the suspect in custody nearby at 9:30 a.m. and are actively investigating at the post office. They notified our staff that it was safe to resume allowing people in and out of Carver Elementary School, the DMPS Welcome Center and the Central Nutrition Center at 10:00 a.m. The Secure has been lifted at these buildings.

This message was sent earlier via ParentSquare. Thank you for your patience and support as we worked to keep our families and staff safe.

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I’m in contact with the Department of Public Safety regarding a shooting at the Main Post Office in Des Moines. The suspected shooter is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

We are monitoring the situation and our prayers are with everyone involved. Grateful for the…

— Gov. Kim Reynolds (@IAGovernor) November 5, 2026
Nunn ‘closely monitoring’ Des Moines shooting

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I’m closely monitoring reports of the shooting at the USPS facility in Des Moines.

My prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this tragedy. Grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders on the scene.https://t.co/MSdJ6W5CUX

— Congressman Zach Nunn (@ZachNunn) November 5, 2026
Chuck Grassley ‘praying for all those impacted’

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Im following news of the shooting this morning at the Main Post Office in Des Moines Gr8ful to law enforcement + first responders who acted quickly 2 detain the shooter + treat the injured Barbara & I are praying for all those impacted

— Chuck Grassley (@ChuckGrassley) November 5, 2026