Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting Kills Two, Injures Five Children

A mass shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning during the first week of classes, resulting in at least two children dead and multiple others injured, with five children admitted to a local hospital. The shooter, described as a man dressed in black and armed with a rifle, was contained and later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with no ongoing threat to the community. The incident took place during an all-school Mass, with witnesses reporting the shooter firing 50 to 100 shots through stained-glass windows. Authorities including the FBI, ATF, and state police responded promptly, and families were directed to a reunification zone. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and President Donald Trump both expressed their condolences and said they were monitoring the situation closely. The shooting is part of a wave of recent violence in Minneapolis, highlighting ongoing concerns about community safety.