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Local, state and federal authorities responded Wednesday to an active shooter at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, officials said, with investigators reporting 20 victims.
“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,” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz wrote in a social media post.
“I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence.”
Police said there was no active threat to the community at 10:29 a.m. EDT.
“The shooter is contained. Stay away from the area to allow emergency personnel to help victims – W. 54th Street between Lyndale and Nicollet Ave,” the City of Minneapolis wrote in a post on the social platform X.
A student at Annunciation Catholic School told The Associated Press that classes were being evacuated.
The school — which serves prekindergarten through eighth grade — had an all-school Mass scheduled at 8:15 a.m. local time, according to the school website.
Mayor Jacob Frey wrote in a post on X that he was “monitoring reports of horrific violence in South Minneapolis.”
“I’m in touch with Chief O’Hara and our emergency response team has been activated. We will share more information as soon as we can,” he added.
“Please give our officers the space they need to respond to the situation.”
President Trump said he had been briefed on the incident, writing a Truth Social post about the shooting shortly before 11 a.m. EDT.
“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!”
The Department of Homeland Security also said it was monitoring the “horrific” incident.
“We are in communication with our interagency partners, and will share more information as soon as it becomes available,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on X.
“I am praying for the victims of this heinous attack and their families.”
Updated at 11:13 a.m. EDT
