A devastating school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, left two children dead and 17 others injured on Wednesday morning. The victims, aged 8 and 10, were attending Mass when a shooter opened fire through church windows, armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol. 🕯️
The Horrific Incident
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed the shooter, a man in his 20s with no major criminal history, died by suicide after the attack. Fourteen of the injured are children, two in critical condition. The school serves students from kindergarten to eighth grade.
Leaders React
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the violence "heartbreaking," urging families to "hug their kids." U.S. President Donald Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff, stating on Truth Social that federal agencies are assisting local authorities. 🏛️
This marks the 286th mass shooting in the U.S. this year, per the Gun Violence Archive. The tragedy reignites debates on gun control and school safety, as young learners face yet another trauma. 📉
