Overview

• Two students, ages 8 and 10, were killed and 17 others were wounded during mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
• The first lady expressed condolences to families and condemned the attack as a "senseless and depraved violent act."
• She said early warning signs are often visible, including concerning behavior and violent threats posted online.
• Her message urged action on behavioral threat assessments across homes, school districts, and social media platforms to help prevent future attacks.
• Coverage connected her stance to the BE BEST initiative's focus on children's well-being and online safety.