President Donald Trump has reacted to the tragic school shooting in Minneapolis. The attack happened Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School during an all-school Mass, just one week after classes began.
Authorities confirmed that two children, ages 8 and 10, were killed when a gunman opened fire inside the church. 17 others were injured, including 14 children. Police said the shooter, a man in his early 20s, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Donald Trump addressed the tragedy on Truth Social. He wrote:
“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!”
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Governor Tim Walz called the shooting “horrific” and said he was praying for the children, teachers, and families whose first week of school was torn apart by violence. On social media he wrote: “I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence.”
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.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) August 27, 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi also posted online: “Our federal agents are on the scene of the horrific shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. My prayers are with everyone involved in this tragedy. Our team will provide updates as we receive them.”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said her office was coordinating closely with other agencies. She wrote: “DHS is monitoring the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. We are in communication with our interagency partners, and will share more information as soon as it becomes available. I am praying for the victims of this heinous attack and their families.”
Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said they have recovered at least one weapon from the gunman and are beginning the tracing process.
Founded in 1923, Annunciation Catholic School serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Just days ago, parents had posted photos of smiling children in green uniforms returning for the first day of classes.
The attack has left Minneapolis reeling. Only a day earlier, 1 person was killed and 6 others were wounded in a shooting outside a local high school. Hours later, 2 more people died in separate shootings across the city. Leaders say the community is facing a painful series of tragedies.
Wednesday’s massacre also adds to a grim national trend. According to NBC News, this was the fifth school shooting of 2025. The others took place at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in California on May 2, Florida State University in Tallahassee on April 17, Pasadena Memorial High School in Texas on Feb. 1, and Antioch High School in Tennessee on Jan. 22.
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