An active shooter was reported at Minnesota’s Annunciation Church on Wednesday morning.
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) confirmed the shooting, saying the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Minnesota State Patrol were on the scene. Official estimates of the total number of people injured or killed have not been released, but the Richfield Police Department told local news outlets that 20 people have been injured. Many are children, according to the Associated Press.
“I’ve been briefed on a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and will continue to provide updates as we get more information. The BCA and State Patrol are on scene. I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” Walz said.
The shooter was “contained,” as of 9:20 a.m., according to city officials.
There is an active police situation at Annunciation Church, 509 W. 54th St. There is no active threat to the community at this time. The shooter is contained. Stay away from the area to allow emergency personnel to help victims – W. 54th Street between Lyndale and Nicollet Ave.
— City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) August 27, 2025
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said FBI agents were on the way to assist.
An all-school Mass began at 8:15 a.m. local time, according to Annunciation Church’s calendar, and reports of the shooting began at around 8:30 a.m.
The Annunciation Catholic School, which teaches preschool through eighth grade, had its first day of classes on Monday, according to a Facebook post.
President Donald Trump said he was briefed on the shooting.
“I have been fully briefed on the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The FBI quickly responded and they are on the scene. The White House will continue to monitor this terrible situation. Please join me in praying for everyone involved!” he said in a post on Truth Social.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he was in close contact with Minneapolis Police Department Chief Brian O’Hara and that the city’s “emergency response team has been activated.”
The Washington Examiner reached out to the MPD for further information.
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Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin, who used to be the chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, said the mayor informed him of the shooting, and he urged those who could to help out.
“There is an active shooter here in Minneapolis right now, an unknown amount of victims at a church and school. EMS has requested mass casualty … if any of you are doctors or otherwise first responders that could help — it seems to be a fairly significant shooting,” he said.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.