Urgent: Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic School Injures 5 Children
UPDATE: A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis this morning has left at least five children injured. The incident occurred during the first week of classes, prompting an overwhelming response from law enforcement. Authorities have confirmed that the shooter has been “contained,” and there is no longer an “active threat” to the community.
Just moments ago, Gov. Tim Walz labeled the shooting “horrific” on social media, expressing his concern for the students and teachers affected by this violent outbreak. “I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” he wrote on X.
Parents gathered outside the school in distress as students were evacuated, many wearing their dark green school uniforms. The emotional scene unfolded against a backdrop of heavy law enforcement presence, with families directed to a designated “reunification zone” to connect with their children safely.
As emergency services, including the FBI, responded to the scene, a spokesperson for Hennepin Healthcare confirmed that they were treating patients from the shooting but did not disclose further details. Earlier this week, Minneapolis experienced a surge in violence, with another shooting leaving one person dead and several others injured just the day before.
Annunciation Catholic School, established in 1923, had recently welcomed students back on August 28, 2023, with plans for an all-school Mass scheduled for 8:15 a.m. this morning. Photos shared on social media from the first day of classes depicted smiling students greeting each other, a stark contrast to the tragic events unfolding now.
The community is left in shock as officials investigate the motives behind this shooting. This incident follows a troubling trend of violence in the city, raising urgent questions about safety in schools.
As developments continue, residents are urged to stay alert and follow updates from local authorities. The situation remains fluid, and more information is expected to emerge in the coming hours.
Stay tuned for further updates, and share this urgent news to keep others informed about the ongoing crisis affecting the Minneapolis community.
