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Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic Church Leaves Two Children Dead

Updated: 9/17/2025

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A shooting at the Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis on August 27, 2025, resulted in the deaths of two children, aged 8 and 10, and injuries to 15 other children and three adults. The shooter, a 23-year-old man who identified as a woman, reportedly opened fire during a mass attended by families and children.

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  • The shooter, a 23-year-old man who identified as a woman, reportedly opened fire during a mass attended by families and children.

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