LIVE UPDATES | Shooting at Annunciation School: 20 victims reported; suspect is dead, sources say

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Several children were injured in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis Wednesday morning. FOX 9 sources confirm the suspect is dead and authorities say there is no active threat to the community.

The Richfield Police Department said, “A man dressed in all black and armed with a rifle was reported at the scene.” Reuters, citing a DOJ official, is reporting three people, including the shooter, are dead and about 20 people are injured. The Associated Press is reporting a Minneapolis hospital is treating five children. 

Neighbors reported hearing significant gunfire, so much that they didn’t think it was actually gunfire. 

The church and school are on the 500 block of West 54th Street in south Minneapolis, near the intersection of 54th and Lyndale.

The school is for kindergarten through eighth-graders. They started school on Monday. They have mass at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesdays, and students were reportedly in mass at the time of the shooting.

The FBI, ATF, Homeland Security, the Minnesota State Patrol, and local authorities are on the scene. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is also at the scene. 

FOX 9 has crews at the scene. This is a developing story. Live updates can be found below.

5 children being treated after school shooting

10:17 a.m.: The Associated Press says five children are being treated at a Minneapolis hospital after being injured in the shooting.

Meanwhile, a DOJ official told Reuters that three people, including the shooter, are dead and about 20 people are injured. 

Minneapolis Council member Katie Cashman released the following statement: “This morning at Annunciation Church and Catholic School, someone shot and wounded multiple children and staff while they attended morning mass. At this moment, the shooter is contained. Our office is closely monitoring the situation and will share more information as it becomes available. I am absolutely horrified by the events unfolding this morning, and our office is here to support those who need it. This is a time to hold your loved ones close and check in with each other.”

Authorities to give update at 10:30 a.m.

10 a.m.: Minneapolis police plan to provide an update at 10:30 a.m. Watch it live in the player above. Meanwhile, HCMC will hold a briefing at 11 a.m.

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement:

“The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is actively assisting the Minneapolis Police Department and other law enforcement agencies in response to an incident that occurred earlier this morning at Annunciation Catholic School, located at 525 W. 54th St. in Minneapolis. At this time there is no immediate threat, but we urge all residents to stay out of the affected area to allow emergency responders to operate effectively. This is an evolving situation and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this act of violence.”

Richfield PD: 20 victims reported

9;53 a.m.: The Richfield Police Department, which neighbors Minneapolis, is reporting there are 20 victims. 

“A man dressed in all black and armed with a rifle was reported at the scene,” the Richfield PD said.

The Minneapolis Police Department has not said how many victims there are. 

Trump has been briefed

9:50 a.m.: President Donald Trump says he has been fully briefed on the shooting and the FBI has responded. 

“The White House will continue to monitor this terrible situation.”

Parents can take students from scene

9:40 a.m.: Parents are allowed to take their children from the scene of the shooting. 

Shooting suspect dead, no active threat to community

9:31 a.m.: FOX 9 sources confirm the suspect is dead. 

The City of Minneapolis posted the following on social media: “There is an active police situation at Annunciation Church, 509 W. 54th St. There is no active threat to the community at this time. The shooter is contained. Stay away from the area to allow emergency personnel to help victims – W. 54th Street between Lyndale and Nicollet Ave.”

FBI responding to Minneapolis school shooting

9:20 a.m.: FBI says it is responding to the scene.

65 units responded to church, school

9:25 a.m.: According to Minneapolis PD’s 911 dashboard, more than 65 units responded to the scene. The first report came in at 8:27 a.m.

Neighbors heard what sounded like gunfire

9:21 a.m.: Neighbors told FOX 9 they heard so much gunfire they didn’t even call it in because they figured it was someone roofing their house. 

Neighbors also said children from the school were in mass.

‘Active shooter situation’

9:10 a.m. ATF says it is responding to the church in south Minneapolis.

“ATF agents are responding to reports of an active shooter situation at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis.”

Frey comments on shooting

9:10 a.m. Frey shared a post about the shooting: 

“I’m monitoring reports of horrific violence in South Minneapolis. I’m in touch with Chief O’Hara and our emergency response team has been activated. We will share more information as soon as we can. Please give our officers the space they need to respond to the situation.”

Walz comments on shooting

9:10 a.m.:  Gov. Walz tweeted: 

“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.”

Large police presence

9 a.m.:

There’s a large police presence in South Minneapolis. The Minnesota State Patrol, Hennepin County EMS and other authorities are at the scene. 

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