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Annunciation school shooting

On Aug. 27, 2025 gunshots broke out in Minneapolis during morning mass at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. Two children, Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski, died in the mass shooting. Twenty-eight other people were injured.

‘It’s unthinkable:’ Thousands gather to mourn Annunciation shooting victims at vigils

‘It’s unthinkable:’ Thousands gather to mourn Annunciation shooting victims at vigils

Thousands gathered Wednesday evening to remember and pray for the victims of a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School earlier that day.
by Regina Medina, Cari Spencer and The Associated Press

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Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church

Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church

Officials identified 23-year-old Robin Westman as the shooter who opened fire on Annunciation Catholic School and Church in south Minneapolis during a Mass on Wednesday morning where young students were worshipping.
by MPR News Staff

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