Overview

• Two students, ages 8 and 10, were killed during a Mass at Annunciation Catholic School’s church in Minneapolis, and 17 others were injured.
• Fourteen injured children and three elderly parishioners are expected to survive, according to local reports.
• Principal Matt DeBoer praised students and staff for protective actions, saying children ducked while adults shielded them and older students helped younger ones.
• St. Edward Central Catholic High School plans a prayer service, outreach to alumni and faculty, and a schoolwide solidarity project tied to Annunciation’s theme, “A future filled with hope.”
• The attack was carried out by 23-year-old Robin Westman, authorities said at a news conference reported by the Chicago Tribune.