The Minneapolis Police Department said an active shooter reportedly opened fire at a church on the south side of the city Wednesday morning, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey saying an emergency response team has been activated in response to the “horrific act of violence.”
NBC affiliate in Minneapolis Kare 11 said the shooting took place at Annunciation Church, located at 509 W. 54th Street.
In a message posted to social media, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the church where the shooting took place houses a Catholic school that had just welcomed back students and teachers for the 2025-26 school year.
“I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” the message said.
I’ve been briefed on a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and will continue to provide updates as we get more information. The BCA and State Patrol are on scene.I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) August 27, 2025The shooting was announced at the Democratic National Convention, taking place in Minneapolis, by chair Ken Martin, NBC News reported.
Martin’s announcement said there was an active shooter in Minneapolis, with an unknown amount of victims at a church and school.
No further details were known. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
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