Breaking: Minneapolis Church Shooter Dead by Suicide, Multiple Casualties Reported
An active shooter situation is unfolding at the Annunciation Church in south Minneapolis (509 W 54th St). Initial reports indicate multiple casualties, including fatalities, and the shooter was reportedly armed with a rifle. Emergency services and police have descended on the scene, but the suspect's status remains unclear.
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Update:
Authorities have confirmed that the gunman responsible for the deadly attack at Annunciation Church in south Minneapolis died by suicide at the scene. The situation is now fully contained, with no ongoing threat to the community. Police and emergency services continue to treat the injured and assess the full extent of the casualties.
New Developments:
Update: Officials now report that the shooter has been contained and confirmed dead, ending the immediate threat to the community
The incident began around 8:27 a.m. local time — shortly after a school-wide Mass — and triggered a massive emergency response, including more than 65 police units, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), State Patrol, the FBI, and ATF
A citywide alert sent around 9:20 a.m. confirmed “shooter contained” and reassured residents there was no longer an active threat
Authorities also established a family reunification zone at the school for parents and children High-ranking officials including Governor Tim Walz, Mayor Jacob Frey, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued statements expressing concern, support, and prayers for the victims and the school communit
Update: Trump: 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!
An active shooter situation is unfolding at the Annunciation Church in south Minneapolis, located at 509 W 54th St. Police, SWAT teams, and emergency medical crews have swarmed the scene as reports of multiple casualties, including fatalities, continue to emerge.
What Happened
According to initial reports, a gunman entered the church Wednesday morning and opened fire. The suspect was described by witnesses as a man dressed in black and armed with a rifle. Authorities are still working to secure the building, and it remains unclear whether the suspect has been apprehended or is still at large.
Casualties
The full extent of the casualties is not yet confirmed. However:
Officials have not released the exact number of casualties as the situation is still unfolding.
Eyewitness Accounts
Residents in the area described hearing bursts of gunfire followed by a massive emergency response. Posts on local community forums and Reddit claim that children may have been caught in the crossfire, though this has not been officially confirmed. Others described seeing parishioners fleeing the church in panic as police and ambulances rushed in.
Police and Emergency Response
The Minneapolis Police Department has confirmed an active shooter response but has not provided additional details. Roads around the church have been shut down, and traffic in nearby neighborhoods, including Richfield, has been heavily disrupted due to the large presence of law enforcement vehicles and SWAT units.
Emergency responders are currently working to treat the injured and transport them to nearby hospitals. Area residents are being urged to avoid the scene.
Developing Story
This is a developing and highly fluid situation. Authorities are still assessing the scene and have yet to release an official statement on the number of victims or the status of the suspect. More updates are expected later today as police secure the church and brief the public.