Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school confirmed by authorities; 20 victims reported

Latest: Two children killed, multiple injured at Catholic school, suspect was carrying a rifle, shotgun and pistol

The shooter is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

FOX NEWS

A shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday has left at least 20 people injured, police said.

The Richfield Police Department said “Officers are reporting 20 victims” and “a man dressed in all black and armed with a rifle was reported at the scene.”

The Minneapolis Police Department shared a message from the city of Minneapolis confirming “there is no active threat to the community at this time” and “the shooter is contained.” A law enforcement source told Fox News that the shooter – who has not been publicly identified – is deceased.

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Footage taken at the scene on Wednesday showed parents leading their children away from the school. Residents who live in the area said they heard so much gunfire they didn’t call it in to police, thinking it was someone roofing their house, according to Fox 9.

The station also reported that students were in mass at the time of the shooting.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said “DHS is monitoring the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.

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President Donald Trump said he has 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!” Trump added on Truth Social.

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