Children killed in Minneapolis school shooting police DW 08/27/2025
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Police responded to a school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. At least three people died, including the shooter, and more than a dozen people were wounded. City officials and media reported that children were among the fatalities. The City of Minneapolis said on X that the shooter had been "contained" and that there was no active threat to the community. Governor Tim Walz said he had been briefed and would provide updates, and he offered prayers for the students and teachers. President Donald Trump said he was briefed, noted FBI response, and asked for prayers for everyone involved.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday said police were responding to a school shooting in the major city of Minneapolis, with US media reporting at least two deaths. The city's mayor also said children had died in the shooting with Minneapolis police saying three people had perished, among them the shooter. Authorities said more than a dozen people were wounded in the incident.
Earlier on Wednesday, the City of Minneapolis said on X that the shooter had been "contained." "There is no active threat to the community at this time," the city said. What did Walz say? Walz said he had been briefed on the shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School "and will continue to provide updates as we get more information." "I'm praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence," Walz said.
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