<p>A mass shooting incident on Thursday (May 30) evening left three people dead, including a police officer,&nbsp;in Minneapolis, city officials reported. Officials confirmed that the suspect was also killed.&nbsp;A second police officer was critically wounded, as reported by CBS Minnesota.</p>

<p>While addressing a press conference, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey informed officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the shooting.&nbsp;Mitchell was shot while he was assisting an injured man,&nbsp;Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said.</p>

<p>"Three people, including the suspected shooter, are dead after a mass shooting Thursday at a Minneapolis apartment complex,"&nbsp;police said.</p>

<p>According to a news release from the city of Minneapolis, the incident began around 5:30 pm when officers responded to a report of shots fired at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Blaisdell Avenue South, located in the Whittier neighbourhood. Upon arrival, officers were immediately met with gunfire, the Minneapolis Police Department said.</p>

<p>Two civilians were killed and two officers were taken to the&nbsp;hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Minneapolis Police and Peace Officers Association, the union which represents Minneapolis officers, said in a statement that one of those wounded officers had died.</p>

<p>"Once again, a police officer bravely faced danger and tragically lost his life protecting the community," the union's executive director Brian Peters said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The exact circumstances of the shooting were unclear.</p>

<p>Witnesses described hearing the gunshots.</p>

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A mass shooting incident on Thursday (May 30) evening left three people dead, including a police officer, in Minneapolis, city officials reported. Officials confirmed that the suspect was also killed.

A mass shooting incident on Thursday (May 30) evening left three people dead, including a police officer, in Minneapolis, city officials reported. Officials confirmed that the suspect was also killed. A second police officer was critically wounded, as reported by CBS Minnesota. While addressing a press conference, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey informed officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the shooting. Mitchell was shot while he was assisting an injured man, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said. "Three people, including the suspected shooter, are dead after a mass shooting Thursday at a Minneapolis apartment complex," police said. According to a news release from the city of Minneapolis, the incident began around 5:30 pm when officers responded to a report of shots fired at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Blaisdell Avenue South, located in the Whittier neighbourhood. Upon arrival, officers were immediately met with gunfire, the Minneapolis Police Department said. Two civilians were killed and two officers were taken to the hospital. However, the Minneapolis Police and Peace Officers Association, the union which represents Minneapolis officers, said in a statement that one of those wounded officers had died. "Once again, a police officer bravely faced danger and tragically lost his life protecting the community," the union's executive director Brian Peters said in a statement. The exact circumstances of the shooting were unclear. Witnesses described hearing the gunshots. (This is an updating story)

Minneapolis mass shooting leaves 3 dead, including a police officer; suspect also killed

<p>One man was killed and around 11 people have been injured in a shooting that took place in&nbsp;Minneapolis in the early hours of Sunday.</p>

<p>“One adult male died and 11 have no-life-threatening wounds,” Minneapolis police tweeted.</p>

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<p>As of now, there has been no indication that the shooting was related to the ongoing anti-racism protests, of which Minneapolis has been the origin.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-reading-stabbing-attack-declared-a-terrorist-incident-investigations-continue-307469"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;UK: Reading stabbing attack declared a 'terrorist incident'; investigations continue</strong></a></p>

<p>Local media reports stated that the identities of the deceased and injured hasn't been revealed yet as it wasn't clear whether anyone has been taken into custody.</p>

<p>After the shooting, social media was flooded with pictures and videos of the area during the shooting.&nbsp;Some pictures showed broken windows&nbsp;at the theater and a storefront. Some people can also be heard screaming in the videos posted on social media websites by the locals.</p>

<p>All injured were taken to hospital for treatment. The local police has cordoned the area, and investigations are underway.</p>

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One man was killed and around 11 people have been injured in a shooting that took place in Minneapolis in the early hours of Sunday. “One adult male died and 11 have no-life-threatening wounds,” Minneapolis police tweeted.

One man was killed and around 11 people have been injured in a shooting that took place in Minneapolis in the early hours of Sunday. “One adult male died and 11 have no-life-threatening wounds,” Minneapolis police tweeted. Multiple people shot in area of 2900 block Hennepin S. Please stay away from this area. More info when available — Minneapolis Police (@MinneapolisPD) June 21, 2020 × As of now, there has been no indication that the shooting was related to the ongoing anti-racism protests, of which Minneapolis has been the origin. Also read| UK: Reading stabbing attack declared a 'terrorist incident'; investigations continue Local media reports stated that the identities of the deceased and injured hasn't been revealed yet as it wasn't clear whether anyone has been taken into custody. After the shooting, social media was flooded with pictures and videos of the area during the shooting. Some pictures showed broken windows at the theater and a storefront. Some people can also be heard screaming in the videos posted on social media websites by the locals. All injured were taken to hospital for treatment. The local police has cordoned the area, and investigations are underway. (With inputs from Reuters)

US: One dead and at least 11 injured in Minneapolis shooting

<p>The country worst-hit from novel coronavirus, the United States recorded 598 new deaths on Sunday, taking the overall toll to 104,356, according to Johns Hopkins University's tally.</p>

<p>The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 1,788,762, far more than any other country. as per the tally at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Monday).</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/curfew-imposed-in-40-cities-including-washington-dc-as-protests-spread-across-us-302235">Curfew imposed in 40 cities including Washington DC as protests spread across US</a></strong></p>

<p>The US is far from recovering from the virus and protests, violence in the last few days over the killing of a black man allegedly by a police officer has rocked the country.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tanker-truck-drives-into-george-floyd-protests-in-minneapolis-driver-handed-over-to-police-302238">Tanker truck drives into George Floyd protests in Minneapolis; driver handed over to police</a></strong></p>

<p>Major cities in the country were put under curfew as violence escalated across the country, with several reports of arson, looting, vandalism, and clashes between police and protesters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protests erupted after last Monday a shocking video surfaced which showed an unarmed black man George Floyd getting killed in Minneapolis by a police officer who knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Initially, the demonstrations were limited to Minneapolis, but afterward, it reached across the country, where protesters demanded justice for the black man.</p>

<p>However, large-scale incidents of violence, looting, and building set on fire were also reported, which led to the imposition of curfew in many areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, after cutting off ties with World Health Organization, US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he will skip the G7 meeting scheduled for June, saying that it's an "outdated group of countries".</p>

<p>Trump said he would invite Russia, South Korea, Australia, and India to attend the G7 Summit in the fall.&nbsp;</p>

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The country worst-hit from novel coronavirus, the United States recorded 598 new deaths on Sunday, taking the overall toll to 104,356, according to Johns Hopkins University's tally.

The country worst-hit from novel coronavirus, the United States recorded 598 new deaths on Sunday, taking the overall toll to 104,356, according to Johns Hopkins University's tally. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 1,788,762, far more than any other country. as per the tally at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Monday). Also read | Curfew imposed in 40 cities including Washington DC as protests spread across US The US is far from recovering from the virus and protests, violence in the last few days over the killing of a black man allegedly by a police officer has rocked the country. Also read | Tanker truck drives into George Floyd protests in Minneapolis; driver handed over to police Major cities in the country were put under curfew as violence escalated across the country, with several reports of arson, looting, vandalism, and clashes between police and protesters. The protests erupted after last Monday a shocking video surfaced which showed an unarmed black man George Floyd getting killed in Minneapolis by a police officer who knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Initially, the demonstrations were limited to Minneapolis, but afterward, it reached across the country, where protesters demanded justice for the black man. However, large-scale incidents of violence, looting, and building set on fire were also reported, which led to the imposition of curfew in many areas. Meanwhile, after cutting off ties with World Health Organization, US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he will skip the G7 meeting scheduled for June, saying that it's an "outdated group of countries". Trump said he would invite Russia, South Korea, Australia, and India to attend the G7 Summit in the fall. (With inputs from AFP)

US records nearly 600 new coronavirus deaths as Minneapolis killing intensifies violence across country

<p>The United States, which has already seen the worst of coronavirus crisis and still struggling to contain the deaths and infections, is now seeing widespread violence following the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis.</p>

<p>And in such a tense situation, where on one hand, incidents of police brutality are reported, there are also stories where the cops are leading by an example to let protesters continue peaceful demonstrations and helping them too.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-records-nearly-600-new-coronavirus-deaths-as-minneapolis-killing-intensifies-violence-across-country-302256">US records nearly 600 new coronavirus deaths as Minneapolis killing intensifies violence across country</a></strong></p>

<p>A Twitter user posted a video reportedly of Georgia where protesters were shouting slogans, 'Walk with us', and the cops were seen marching peacefully with the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A similar video was also shared in which New Jersey police were seen walking with the protesters.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;Another video is gaining a lot of attention where policemen were seen kneeling down on the ground and shaking hands with people in Oakland, California.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Take a look at these posts shared by users showing the soft side of the police.&nbsp;</p>

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Leadership.🌎❤️ <a href="https://t.co/Vs3941C2o8">pic.twitter.com/Vs3941C2o8</a></p>
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<p>However, several reports also claimed of police's high-handed actions, most recently of the two NYPD cars ramming into a crowd of protesters in Brooklyn.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Atlanta, policemen implementing a curfew stopped two college students driving a car, shot Tasers at them,and dragged them out of their vehicle, the New York Times reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protests erupted in Minneapolis and then spread across the country after a video surfaced last Monday that showed a black man George Floyd pleading as a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes following which Floyd was killed.&nbsp;<br />
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The United States, which has already seen the worst of coronavirus crisis and still struggling to contain the deaths and infections, is now seeing widespread violence following the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis.

The United States, which has already seen the worst of coronavirus crisis and still struggling to contain the deaths and infections, is now seeing widespread violence following the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis. And in such a tense situation, where on one hand, incidents of police brutality are reported, there are also stories where the cops are leading by an example to let protesters continue peaceful demonstrations and helping them too. Also read | US records nearly 600 new coronavirus deaths as Minneapolis killing intensifies violence across country A Twitter user posted a video reportedly of Georgia where protesters were shouting slogans, 'Walk with us', and the cops were seen marching peacefully with the crowd. A similar video was also shared in which New Jersey police were seen walking with the protesters. In New Jersey police have literally started marching with protesters.#BLACK_LIVES_MATTER pic.twitter.com/w6FJ3qowUG — Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) May 31, 2020 × Another video is gaining a lot of attention where policemen were seen kneeling down on the ground and shaking hands with people in Oakland, California. It’s a start.. ✊🏾This just happened live, Oakland,CA pic.twitter.com/Ufeait0ovP — Maria (@mmaarriiaab) June 1, 2020 × Take a look at these posts shared by users showing the soft side of the police. Genesee County Sheriff (Flint, Michigan) Chris Swanson put down his helmet and baton and asked protesters how he could help. The protesters chanted "walk with us" so the Sheriff joined — and walked alongside the protesters in solidarity. Leadership.🌎❤️ pic.twitter.com/Vs3941C2o8 — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) May 31, 2020 × However, several reports also claimed of police's high-handed actions, most recently of the two NYPD cars ramming into a crowd of protesters in Brooklyn. In Atlanta, policemen implementing a curfew stopped two college students driving a car, shot Tasers at them,and dragged them out of their vehicle, the New York Times reported. The protests erupted in Minneapolis and then spread across the country after a video surfaced last Monday that showed a black man George Floyd pleading as a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes following which Floyd was killed.

Amid widespread anger over police brutality, some cops win hearts in US