They took place at a school next to the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with two young children aged 8 and 10 years falling dead.
The incident took place around 8:30 am On Wednesday (local time), when police officers were called for an armed perpetrator on 509 W 54th Street.
The courses of the Catholic School started this week.
The perpetrator shot with a rifle from the windows of the building, and brought other weapons with him.
The man committed suicide in the back of the church.
🚨BREAKING: Law enforcement has flooded the vicinity of a Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which houses a K-8 Catholic school. Multiple critically injured victims and fatalities reported. Roads and ramps are being shut down.
The police response is immense, with a vast…
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Two children in critical condition
In total, 17 people were injured by the attack, including 14 children.
Two of them are in critical condition.
Pyrotechnicians rushed to the spot, as there were reports of an explosive mechanism inside the building.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said that he is “watching reports of horrible violence in southern Minneapolis”.
“I am in touch with the leader O’Rrah and our emergency team has been ready,” Frey wrote on X. “We will share more information as soon as possible. Please give our policemen the space they need to respond to the situation. “
I’m monitoring reports of horrific violence in South Minneapolis. I’m in touch with Chief O’Hara and our emergency response team has been activated. We will share more information as soon as we can. Please give our officers the space they need to respond to the situation.
— Mayor Jacob Frey (@MayorFrey)
“I have been informed of shots at the Catholic School of Evangelism and will continue to inform you as I will have more information,” Tim Walts said in a post on X.
“I pray for our children and teachers, whose first week at school was tarnished by this terrible act of violence,” the 41st Governor of Minnesota added.
I’ve been briefed on a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and will continue to provide updates as we get more information. The BCA and State Patrol are on scene.
I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz)
Donald Trump also mentioned the incident, posting on Truth Social.
‘The White House will continue to monitor this terrible situation. Please join me in praying for everyone involved!’ – President Donald J. Trump
— The White House (@WhiteHouse)
The FBI is also involved in the investigations.
FBI is aware of the reports coming out of and our agents are en route to the scene. We will provide more updates as able.
– and Bongino (@fbiddbongino)
