Shooting at Catholic School in Minneapolis Leaves Two Children Dead and 17 Injured

Two children killed at their desks in Minneapolis shooting

Shooter fired from outside

Trump called the governor of Minnesota

A shooting took place Wednesday morning at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, leaving two children dead—ages 8 and 10—and 17 people injured, including 14 minors, according to Police Chief Brian O’Hara and Mayor Jacob Frey.

Shooting During Catholic School Mass

The attack occurred around 8:30 a.m. local time, during a mass marking the start of the school year.

“Two children were murdered at the desks where they were sitting,” O’Hara said, visibly shaken.

Shooting at Catholic School in Minneapolis Leaves Two Children Dead/Photo: John Pettingill via Storyful

Gunman Armed With Three Weapons

The attacker, Robin Westman, fired from outside the building through the church windows.

He was armed with a rifle, a shotgun, and a handgun, and is believed to have used all three during the assault.

Shooter Found Dead

Authorities confirmed Robin Westman took his own life in the school’s parking lot.

The case remains under investigation, but officials stated the threat has been neutralized.

Grief and Outrage

“This deliberate act of violence is a display of cruelty beyond all comprehension,” the police chief said.

The Minneapolis community is devastated as it begins a painful process of mourning and recovery after this tragic shooting.

Shooting at Catholic School in Minneapolis – Photo: EFE

Federal Reaction to the Minneapolis Shooting

President Donald Trump contacted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Both shared on social media that they are monitoring the situation and offered condolences to the families of the victims.

Minnesota is heartbroken.

From the officers responding, to the clergy and teachers providing comfort, to the hospital staff saving lives, we will get through this together.

Hug your kids close.

— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) August 27, 2025