Officials are responding to a mass-casualty shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The shooting took place Wednesday morning at the Annunciation Church, which has a kindergarten-through-8th-grade school on the property. The shooter has reportedly been “contained.”
BREAKING: MASS SHOOTING REPORTED AT A CHURCH IN MINNESOTA
At least 10 people have been shot at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, according to officers at the scene.
Several fatalities are reported, though police have not yet confirmed.
The shooting began around 8:30… pic.twitter.com/R6XuwnOwOA
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“FBI is aware of the reports coming out of @FBIMinneapolis and our agents are en route to the scene. We will provide more updates as able,” said FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
President Donald Trump said on Truth Social: “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!”
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Active shooter situation at the Annunciation Church massive police and emergency response this is near school as well in Minneapolis, Minnesota mayor says reports of horrific violence at the church the gunman targeted daily mass at the church. Unconfirmed… pic.twitter.com/S9bqLFXdWf— Todd Paron (@tparon) August 27, 2025
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said: “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.”
A deadly shooting has erupted at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota with multiple people shot and fatalities reported.
Police have flooded the area as chaos unfolds around the Catholic church which is also home to a K-8 school. pic.twitter.com/gbUnh2xP4J
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he was “monitoring reports of horrific violence in South Minneapolis.”
“I’m in touch with Chief O’Hara and our emergency response team has been activated,” Frey posted on X. “We will share more information as soon as we can. Please give our officers the space they need to respond to the situation.”
Please take a moment to pray.
An active shooting situation is underway at a Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
Early reports indicate multiple victims, including children. A K-8 school is on the property.
The FBI is responding to the scene. pic.twitter.com/ZM49GUsPyE
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