Minneapolis School Shooting Kills 2 Injures 17 Prompts Area Patrols

A mass shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in south Minneapolis during a morning service, resulting in the deaths of two children aged 8 and 10 and injuries to 17 others, including 14 children, with at least two in critical condition. The gunman fired a rifle through a church window targeting children and worshipers, prompting a large police and emergency response involving the Minnesota State Patrol, Hennepin County EMS, and local authorities. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey confirmed activation of the emergency response team and urged the public to give officers space to manage the situation. Following the shooting, increased law enforcement patrols were instituted around area schools in Mankato, Minnesota, as a precaution despite no known threats. The traumatic event caused panic in the neighborhood, with residents hearing prolonged gunfire and police escorting parents and children to safety inside the school basement. Authorities continue to investigate the incident amid heightened community concern and security measures.