Overview

• Police say a gunman fired through windows during a morning Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church, leaving two children dead and at least 17 people injured.
• Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the attacker used a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol.
• President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff through August 31 across federal sites and diplomatic facilities.
• States began parallel observances, with Connecticut directing state flags to half-staff through Sunday.
• FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is probing domestic terrorism and a hate crime, identified the shooter as Robin (Robert) Westman, and authorities continue to investigate motive as reports indicate the suspect died by suicide.