Incident Overview

Incident Overview

• On the morning of August 27, 2025, a mass shooting transpired at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in southwest Minneapolis, during a scheduled all‑school Mass attended by students and parents WikipediaThe GuardianAP NewsThe Daily Beast.

• The attacker, described as a male dressed in all black and wielding a rifle, opened fire—reportedly discharging 50 to 100 rounds through the windows WikipediaThe Daily Beast.

• Two children were killed, and approximately 20 others were injured, including at least five children who were hospitalized WikipediaAP NewsThe GuardianThe Daily BeastNational Catholic Reporter.

• The shooter was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound; authorities have confirmed there is no active threat to the community and the shooter is “contained” ABC NewsAP NewsThe GuardianWikipediaABC7 Los AngelesThe Daily BeastFOX 9 Minneapolis-St. PaulABCNational Catholic Reporter.

Response & Community Impact

• More than 65 units from various law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the ATF, responded swiftly to contain the situation and establish a reunification zone for families FOX 13 SeattleABC 6 News – kaaltv.com+1AP NewsThe Guardian.

• Minnesota Governor Tim Walz described the event as a “horrific act of violence” and offered prayers for the children and educators involved ABC NewsABC7 Los AngelesStar Tribune.

• Local and federal officials—including the Mayor of Minneapolis, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem—issued statements of support and oversight ABC 6 News – kaaltv.comThe Guardian.

Context & Broader Significance

• This event marks the second mass shooting in Minneapolis within 48 hours, with the prior incident taking place the day before at a high school, resulting in one death and six injuries Wikipedia+1The GuardianThe Sun.

• According to compiled reporting, three people died in total (the two children and the shooter) and around 20 were injured Wikipedia+1The Economic TimesThe Guardian.

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