Minneapolis School Shooting: 2 Children Killed, 17 Injured as Gunman Opens Fire During Mass

At least two children were killed and 17 others injured after a gunman opened fire at Annunciation Church and school in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. Police said the gunman, in his early 20s, died of self-inflicted injuries.

Among the injured were 14 children, seven of them critically hurt, according to hospital officials. Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the attacker, armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, fired through church windows during Mass, striking children and worshippers inside.

Residents reported hearing “dozens of shots.” The FBI and state authorities are on the scene.

President Donald Trump said he had been briefed, calling the incident “a terrible situation” and urging prayers for the victims. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed agents are involved, while Minnesota Governor Tim Walz vowed continued updates, saying he was “praying for our kids and teachers.”

The attack follows a string of shootings in Minneapolis this week, including one outside a high school that left one dead and six injured.