Dear community, 

With a heavy heart, I am sharing the information that is currently available about the school shooting this morning at Annunciation Church and School. For ongoing updates, please monitor the official City of Minneapolis webpage.

This mass shooting comes just after another shooting yesterday that killed one person and injured 7 others at 29th and Clinton Ave South near Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. If anyone has any information, please come forward or send tips anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). It is unknown if these two incidents are related. 

My heart goes out to all community members impacted by this tragic violence. 

Sincerely, 

Council Member Robin Wonsley

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“Deliberate act against kids:” Two children dead; 17 other people injured in shooting at Minneapolis church

Suspected shooter dead; no threat to public

August 27, 2025 (Minneapolis) – Two children are dead and 17 other people are injured after a suspected shooter fired through the windows of the Church of the Annunciation (509 W. 54^th St.) in Minneapolis during a morning mass service to mark the beginning of the school year.

Police say an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old died, and initial reports indicate 17 other people are injured. Fourteen of the 17 are children. Two of the 17 people injured are in critical condition.

Families of the students are asked to go to the Annunciation School for reunification and additional resources (525 W. 54^th St.)

Investigation and Details

Just before 8:30 a.m., Minneapolis police responded to a call about an active shooting at the Church. The shooter, whose identity has not been released, approached the side of the building and started shooting through the windows of the church. Police say the shooter died at the scene from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. There is currently no safety threat to the public at this time, and a motive for the incident is unknown.

Police were on scene immediately to render emergency first aid to the victims and rescue other children and adults who were hiding in parts of the building. A vehicle believed to belong to the shooter will be searched, along with other areas known to police.

Multiple Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) agents and crime scene teams are assisting with the investigation.

Statement from Minneapolis City Council Members Emily Koski and Linea Palmisano who’s wards border the shooting scene:

“This is a heartbreaking day for our city. Today, we must come together in compassion and support for those directly impacted. Our hearts are with the students, families, educators, and clergy of Annunciation. Please hold our community in your thoughts as we navigate this tragedy together.

“We want to thank the first responders whose quick and courageous actions contained the threat and prevented this tragedy from becoming even worse.”

Resources:

• Watch the 11 a.m. news conference at this link
• Media questions should go to communications@minneapolismn.gov

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