Two kids dead in Minneapolis attack

Two young children were killed and 17 people were injured after a mass shooter opened fire at Annunciation Catholic church and school in Minneapolis on Wednesday, the city’s police chief said.

Fourteen of the total injured are also children, and two of them are in critical condition, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said at a press conference.

The deceased children were ages eight and 10, O’Hara said.

The shooter is dead from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, he said.

“There are no words that can capture the horror and the evil of this unspeakable act,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said at the presser.

Six children are being treated at Children’s Minnesota, the hospital said in a statement to CNBC.

“Our teams are trained to respond in times of crisis, and are fully prepared to care for impacted children. Currently, six children are admitted to our hospital for care. We will not share more details to respect the privacy of our patients and families,” the hospital said.

Before the shooter was declared contained, Gov. Tim Walz said he had been briefed on the shooting and that he was “praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence.”

President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social later Wednesday morning, “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!”

Both of Minnesota’s U.S. senators, Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, thanked first responders and expressed grief over the violence.

“It’s the first week of school. These kids should not be fearing for their lives,” Smith wrote.

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