A shooting occurred at a school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, resulting in the deaths of 2 children and injuries to more than 10 others.
According to local police on the 27th, around 8:30 a.m., a suspect armed with a rifle fired shots at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. The school was holding a new semester mass starting at 8:15 a.m., and it is presumed that the suspect approached the church next to the school and fired through a window.
In the shooting, an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old child sitting in the pews died at the scene, and 17 people, including 14 children, were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries. Among these, the injuries of 2 children are reported to be serious.
The shooter was estimated to be in their 20s and died by suicide behind the church after the shooting. However, specific details about their identity have not been disclosed.
According to foreign reports, the school where the incident took place is a Catholic school established in 1923, offering programs from preschool to 8th grade. This week marked the first week of the new academic year.
President Donald Trump noted on his Truth Social account that he has received "all reports regarding the tragic shooting that occurred in Minneapolis," adding, "The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has responded quickly and is currently on the scene. The White House will continue to monitor this horrifying situation."
In Minneapolis, a shooting occurred outside a high school the day before, resulting in 1 death and 6 injuries, and a few hours later, another shooting took place downtown, claiming 2 more lives.