Police say postal employee shot two co-workers at Iowa post office

What police said

Police said a postal employee shot two co-workers at an Iowa post office. The employee was captured after the shooting, police said.

The available facts identify the victims as co-workers of the employee and place the shooting at an Iowa post office. Police have described the capture but have not publicly detailed it here.

What happens next

The police investigation will establish what happened inside the post office and document the evidence. Investigators may also determine whether criminal charges will be filed and what charges would apply.

Any court case would add information about the allegations, the employee’s legal status and the next scheduled steps. Those decisions belong to prosecutors and the court, not to the news report of the shooting itself.

Information to follow

Updates from police, prosecutors or the court could clarify the circumstances of the shooting and the status of the two co-workers. Officials could also identify the post office and provide additional details about the capture or any charges.

The Ottumwa Courier reported on the incident. Its report is linked below.