Live updates: Two children killed and 20 injured in shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school
The Minneapolis Police Department confirmed that an active shooter reportedly opened fire at a church on the south side of the city Wednesday morning.
Details are limited, but police and paramedics responded to Annunciation Church, located at 509 W. 54th Street. The shooter is said to be “contained” and was described as a man dressed all in black and armed with a rifle.
Initial reports suggest a significant number of injured — possibly as many as 20 — many of them are children. A witness from inside the church said two children were killed when the shooter “pepper-sprayed through the stained-glass windows into the building, 50 to 100 shots.”
A Justice Department official told Reuters that three people were dead, including the shooter, and a source confirmed to the Star Tribune that two children had been killed.
Governor Tim Walz posted on social media that he has been briefed about a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, and that agents from the BCA and troopers from the State Patrol are on scene alongside Minneapolis police.
“I'm praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” Walz wrote.
Watch LIVE: Officials give update after shooter opens fire on Catholic school mass in Minneapolis
Oliver O'Connell27 August 2025 16:35
Two children in critical condition
Two young children, ages eight and 10, were killed as they sat in the pews. Their parents have been notified, Police Chief Brian O’Hara says.
17 other people were injured. 14 of them are children, and two of those children are in critical condition.
Oliver O'Connell27 August 2025 17:05
Shooter had rifle, shotgun and pistol
Police Chief Brian O’Hara says the gunman was armed with a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, and it was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children.
Oliver O'Connell27 August 2025 17:03
State senator 'devastated' for community
State Senator Zaynab Mohamed, who represents the area, said: “Our beautiful Southside was struck with horrifying gun violence this morning at Annunciation Catholic School.
“Grateful for the response by law enforcement and EMTs providing care to those in need.
“I am absolutely devastated for our community.”
In a further statement, she said: “My heart is with the parishioners of the church and the Annunciation students and their families. I know some of them personally and will make myself available to all of them to support them in any way possible.”
Mohamed called the shooting “another tragedy in what has already been a painful period for our state and community.”
“We must all condemn gun violence," she said, “and come together to work on real solutions to prevent future tragedy.”
Oliver O'Connell27 August 2025 17:00
Recap: Three dead, 20 injured in shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school, authorities say
Three people were killed and 20 were injured in a shooting at a Catholic school in the south end of Minneapolis on Wednesday, a U.S. Justice Department official said. The shooter was among those killed, the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said.
The shooting happened two days after the new school year started at Annunciation Catholic School, a private elementary school with about 395 students. The school is connected to Annunciation Catholic Church, both of which are situated in a residential area in the southeastern part of Minnesota's largest city.
Police in Richfield, a nearby suburb, reported that a man dressed entirely in black with a rifle was seen at the scene.
Local media reported that children were attending a morning mass when the shooting began. Local TV showed parents ducking under yellow police crime tape and guiding students out of the school.
According to police, there have been three other shootings in the Midwestern city since Tuesday afternoon, which have collectively resulted in three deaths and seven injuries.
Oliver O'Connell27 August 2025 16:50
Oliver O'Connell27 August 2025 16:40
Minneapolis hospital says it is treating five children injured from shooting at Catholic school
Children’s Minnesota is treating five of the injured.
The hospital said in a statement: “Children’s Minnesota is aware of the recent tragic shooting in Minneapolis. Our teams are trained to respond in times of crisis, and are fully prepared to care for impacted children. Currently, five children are admitted to our hospital for care. We will not share more details to respect the privacy of our patients and families.”
Oliver O'Connell27 August 2025 16:31
DOJ official: Three dead including shooter
Today’s shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school left three people, including the shooter, dead and about 20 injured, a Justice Department official told Reuters.
A source confirms to the Star Tribune that two children are confirmed dead, along with the shooter.
Oliver O'Connell27 August 2025 16:27
Shooting occurred on first week back to school
Dating back to 1923, the pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school had an all-school Mass scheduled at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to its website.
Monday was the first day of school, and social media photos from that day show students in green uniforms greeting each other at bicycle racks, smiling for the camera, and sitting together.
Oliver O'Connell27 August 2025 16:24
Local resident saw several children bloody with injuries
Mike Garrity, a nearby resident, told the Star Tribune he was walking by when he saw dozens of kids exiting the church, several of whom were bloody with injuries.
Garrity said some of the kids looked like they were crying as they left, and they seemed to be about 6 to 9 years old.
Oliver O'Connell27 August 2025 16:19
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