Law Enforcement
At least 2 dead, over a dozen injured in shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school: report
The shooting occurred during morning drop-off at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis
August 27, 2025 11:26am
Updated: August 27, 2025 6:35pm
At least two people are reportedly dead, with more than a dozen injured after a shooting on Wednesday at a Minneapolis Catholic school.
The shooting occurred during the morning drop-off at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, which is for pre-K to eighth grade, according to ABC News.
City officials said that the shooter is "contained" and that there is "no active threat to the community." The suspect is believed to be dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A Minneapolis hospital told The Associated Press that it is treating five children injured from a shooting at a Catholic school.
"I’ve been briefed on a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and will continue to provide updates as we get more information," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) posted on X. "The BCA and State Patrol are on scene. I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence."
The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are also responding to the scene.
President Trump posted on Truth Social regarding the shooting, saying, "I have been fully briefed on the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The FBI quickly responded and they are on the scene. The White House will continue to monitor this terrible situation. Please join me in praying for everyone involved!"
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted on X, "DHS is monitoring the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. We are in communication with our interagency partners, and will share more information as soon as it becomes available. I am praying for the victims of this heinous attack and their families."