Police say postal employee shot two Iowa coworkers

Police said a postal employee shot two coworkers at an Iowa post office before the employee was captured.

What police said

The incident involved three postal workers: an employee accused of opening fire and two coworkers who were shot. Police said the employee was captured after the shooting.

What is confirmed

The shooting happened at an Iowa post office. The available account identifies the victims as coworkers of the employee but does not identify the post office, the employee or the two people who were shot.

The report also does not establish the condition of the two coworkers, explain how the employee was captured or state whether charges have been filed. Those details are part of the criminal investigation and any court proceedings that follow.

What happens next

Police will handle the investigation into the shooting. Prosecutors and the courts would address any criminal charges, hearings and other legal steps if a case is filed.

The Cherokee Tribune reported the shooting and capture. Its report is linked below.