What Happened
A harrowing mass shooting unfolded this morning around 8:30 a.m. CDT at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in southwest Minneapolis. The incident occurred during an all-school mass as students, teachers, and parents gathered together.([turn0news14], [turn0news19], [turn0news21])
Casualties & Victims
- Officials report up to 20 victims, including both injuries and fatalities.([turn0news14], [turn0news16], [turn0news18], [turn0news29])
- Two people have been confirmed dead, including a child, while others are critically injured.([turn0news18], [turn0search32], [turn0news29])
- The injured have been transported to nearby hospitals, including Children’s Minnesota, which is providing care for young victims.([turn0news14])
Suspect & Response
- Authorities describe the shooter as a male dressed in all black, armed with a rifle. The suspect reportedly took his own life at the scene, and authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community.([turn0news14], [turn0news19], [turn0search32])
- The heavily impacted area near W. 54th Street was swiftly cordoned off to support emergency efforts.([turn0news14], [turn0news20], [turn0news21])
Official Responses
Leaders across government expressed profound sorrow and activated full-scale emergency response operations:
- Governor Tim Walz described the incident as “horrific” and emphasized his prayers for children and educators during this painful moment.([turn0news19], [turn0news18])
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey deployed emergency teams to the scene and monitored the unfolding situation closely.([turn0news19], [turn0news21])
- Federal agencies, including the FBI, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, ATF, and Homeland Security, are assisting with the investigation.
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