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Minneapolis Church-School Shooting Kills 2 Children During Morning Mass

Police say a masked gunman shot through church windows with three firearms, then died by suicide.

Parents await news of their children's status after shooting at Annunciation Church on Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, 2025 in Minneapolis. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Suspect in Minneapolis Catholic Church mass shooting identified as Robin Westman
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Overview

  • Minneapolis police confirmed two children, ages 8 and 10, were killed and 17 others were injured, most of them students between 6 and 14.
  • The city said there is no ongoing threat after declaring the shooter contained; officials reported the suspect died at the scene.
  • Chief Brian O’Hara said the attacker fired a rifle, shotgun and pistol from outside Annunciation Catholic Church during the school’s weekly Mass.
  • Hennepin Healthcare reported 11 patients admitted, including 9 children, with 7 in critical condition; additional child patients were taken to Children’s Minnesota.
  • Authorities are investigating the suspect’s identity and motive, have recovered a vehicle believed to be his, and have established a family reunification zone at the school.