A tragic shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during the first week of classes, prompting immediate responses from state and federal officials. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed the incident on social media, expressing prayers for the affected children and teachers. He noted that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Minnesota State Patrol were at the scene.
Authorities stated that the shooter has been “contained,” and later reports, including from CNN, confirmed the shooter was deceased. Although police reassured the public that there was no ongoing threat, they urged people to avoid the area around West 54th Street between Lyndale and Nicollet avenues. A reunification site was set up at the school to reconnect families with students.
According to early reports, the gunman targeted Pre-K through 8th-grade students and fired as many as 50 shots. Witnesses described a man dressed in black and carrying a rifle. The shooting reportedly occurred during the school’s morning Mass around 8:15 a.m., shortly after the school year began.
A large law enforcement presence, including the FBI, Minnesota State Patrol, and local police, responded quickly. While exact details about victims were not initially released, multiple agencies were working to secure the scene and assess the casualties.
President Donald Trump issued a statement via Truth Social, saying he had been fully briefed and that the FBI was on the scene. He asked Americans to pray for those affected. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also confirmed DHS was monitoring the situation closely, pledging to share updates as they become available.
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Video footage from the scene showed frightened parents rushing to collect their children. Many residents initially mistook the gunshots for construction noise. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey confirmed emergency services had been activated and urged calm as more information emerged.
