What Happened
A gunman opened fire this morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during the school’s weekly morning Mass. The shooting happened around 8:15 a.m. when students from preschool through eighth grade were attending their regular Wednesday service.
The shooter is now dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to law enforcement officials. There is no active threat to the community.
The Victims
Six children are being treated at local hospitals, including Children’s Minnesota. At least two people were killed and more than a dozen were hurt in the attack, according to multiple sources.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar described speaking with a mother whose seventh-grade daughter “watched her friends be shot — one in the back, one in the neck” during the Mass. The senator called it “one of the most upsetting things I’ve ever heard.”
A witness who lives across from the school saw about a dozen crying children stream out of the building. At least three were covered in blood.
Official Response
President Trump said he has been “fully briefed on the tragic shooting” and that “The FBI quickly responded and they are on the scene.” The White House is monitoring the situation.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz posted that he was briefed on the shooting and that state authorities are on scene. “I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” Walz said.
FBI agents and ATF officials responded to the scene. ATF agents happened to be in the area and were among the first responders.
About the School
Annunciation Catholic School was founded in 1923 and serves students from preschool through eighth grade. The school just started its new year on Monday. The shooting happened during their regular Wednesday morning Mass that the whole school attends together.
This is exactly the kind of faith-based education many families choose to protect their children from violence and provide them with strong moral values. It’s heartbreaking that evil reached even this sacred space.
A Violent 24 Hours in Minneapolis
This shooting comes after Minneapolis had already seen three deadly shootings in just 12 hours before this attack. “The level of gun violence across the city within the last day is deeply unsettling,” Minneapolis police said.
Why This Matters to Conservatives
This tragedy hits at the heart of what many conservative families value most. We send our kids to Catholic schools and faith-based institutions because we believe in strong moral education and safer environments. When violence invades even our churches and religious schools, it shows how our communities are under attack.
The quick response from federal law enforcement shows the system can work when it needs to. But the bigger question is why we’re seeing such a wave of violence in our cities, especially in places run by liberal policies for years.
What We Don’t Know Yet
Officials are still investigating what motivated this attack. The identity of the shooter has not been released. We also don’t have final numbers on casualties as families are still being notified.
What’s Next
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is expected to hold a news conference to provide more details. Federal and state investigators will work to understand what led to this tragedy.
For now, the focus needs to be on the victims and their families. This school community will need our prayers and support as they deal with this unimaginable loss.
What You Can Do
Pray for the victims, their families, and the entire Annunciation school community. Consider supporting Catholic schools and faith-based education in your own area. These institutions deserve our protection and support, especially in times like these.
Stay informed through reliable news sources as more details become available. Avoid sharing unverified information on social media that could hurt the investigation or cause more pain for families.
This article was written with the assistance of AI. Please verify information and consult additional sources as needed.
