On 27 August 2025, a tragic shooting took place in the southern part of Minneapolis, Minnesota at Annunciation Catholic School and Church. The event caused three fatalities, including that of the gunman and injured 20. The shooting took place soon after a new academic year had started in the school, which accommodates approximately 395 students between pre-kindergarten and eighth grade.
Annunciation Church and Catholic School in Minneapolis
Details of the Incident
The attacker who was a young man in his early twenties of black origin, fired at the kids who were sitting on the pews during a Catholic mass. He took several guns like a rifle, shotgun and a pistol and fired at the children who were praying inside. Eight and ten-year-old children were killed in the church. Among the injured, 14 were under age, some of them in critical condition. The shooter was shot and killed in an apparent self-inflicted shot behind the church.
According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, the incident was a premeditated act of violence towards innocent children and worshipers. The police did not find any evidence of casings inside the church which meant that the majority of shots were taken outside. There was no explosive but a smoke bomb had been found at the scene. Authorities do not believe the gunman had accomplices and observed he did not have a criminal history of any significant nature.
Out of the 20 injured, 14 were minor kids
Emergency Response and Medical Treatment
At the moment of the shooting, emergency services came to the rescue. Hennepin Healthcare, the largest emergency department in Minnesota, was the facility where 11 patients (including nine children aged 6-14) received treatment. Seven required critical care, and four underwent surgery. Children’s Minnesota Hospital received five injured children, which indicates that the hospital was ready to handle the crisis. There have been no other deaths recorded in hospitals other than the two children who were killed at the church.
Police and ambulance arrived quickly at the shooting site
Official Reactions and Community Impact
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed his concern, stating, “I am praying for the children and educators whose initial week of school has been overshadowed by this terrible act of violence.” He confirmed that State Patrol and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension were on site and vowed to provide updates as new details emerged.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for the community to support the victims and families, emphasising, “This is not just about thoughts and prayers. These kids were literally praying.” The city assured the public there was no ongoing threat and established a reunification area for families at the school.
US President Donald Trump was briefed on the situation. He confirmed federal agents, including the FBI, were at the scene and promised ongoing monitoring. On social media, he requested the public join him in praying for those affected.
“Don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks after at least two people were killed in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, sources said. https://t.co/DDDRKlgkKo pic.twitter.com/Ai1faAXKZO
— ABC News (@ABC) August 27, 2025
Security and Law Enforcement Actions
FBI director Kash Patel verified the presence of the agency at the scene. He urged the people to continue to pray for the victims and those who acted in response and gave promises of updates as the investigation unfolded. Police were to have a press conference to give more information regarding the shooting.
Context of Rising Gun Violence
This incident is the most recent in the chain of violence in Minneapolis in recent days. Since Tuesday afternoon, police said there have been several shootings that have killed three and injured many. The increased number of gun violence cases among the citizens and authorities is of great concern.
Robin Westman uploaded this Youtube short hours before the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis pic.twitter.com/bnB0h2R7SJ
— Fred G. Sanford (@NotoriousKDot) August 27, 2025
School Status and Immediate Aftermath
Authorities are still investigating, and Annunciation Catholic School is still closed. The shooting had occurred only two days after the school had reopened in a residential neighbourhood in southeast Minneapolis. Students and parents were observed departing the area on police instruction as the community came to terms with the shock.
Conclusion
The local and national community was shocked by the Minneapolis shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. The fact that two children have died and many others have been injured during the event that was supposed to be peaceful demonstrates the current problems of gun violence. Law enforcement agencies are still investigating to determine the motive and avoid more tragedies.
