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Minneapolis Church–School Shooting Kills 2 Children as Suspect Dies by Suicide

Police say the gunman fired through church windows during an all‑school Mass, wounding 17 more people.

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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
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Overview

  • Authorities said there is no ongoing danger after the shooter was contained and died by suicide at the scene, according to Chief Brian O’Hara.
  • Two children, ages 8 and 10, were killed and 17 others were injured, most of them students, with two in critical condition.
  • The attack unfolded during the 8:15 a.m. Mass at Annunciation Church, with first 911 calls around 8:27 a.m., and a witness reported dozens of shots through stained‑glass windows.
  • Children’s Minnesota admitted five pediatric patients and Hennepin Healthcare reported treating additional victims.
  • Minneapolis police led a large response with the BCA, State Patrol, FBI and ATF, and the city established a reunification zone while asking the public to avoid the area.