An active shooter was reported at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis early Wednesday, just two days into the new school year.
First responders swarmed the area around the church shortly after 8:30 a.m. following reports of heavy gunfire, FOX 9 reported. Police said there may be up to 20 victims.
Law enforcement sources told The Post the suspected male gunman was later found dead.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed on X that federal agents were on the scene.
“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.”
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.
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) August 27, 2025
Founded in 1923, Annunciation Catholic School serves about 374 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Niche.com gives the school an A+ rating for academics and community.
Wednesday marked only the third day of classes for students returning from summer break.
This story is developing…
🚨BREAKING: Minneapolis church shooter is dead, source confirms. pic.twitter.com/aDXbMPEF11
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 27, 2025
Parent of Annunciation student on the school shooting:
“He just pepper-sprayed through the stained-glass windows into the building, 50 to 100 shots."@CB_Cotton pic.twitter.com/rOdexitgN4
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 27, 2025
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