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

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.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz wrote on X earlier that "I’ve been briefed on a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School" and "I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence." 

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"Stay away from the area to allow emergency personnel to help victims," city officials added. 

The shooting left a substantial number of people injured, a federal source told Fox News. Hennepin Healthcare wrote on X that it is caring for people injured in the shooting, while Children’s Minnesota Hospital said six children are being treated.

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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"We are in communication with our interagency partners, and will share more information as soon as it becomes available. I am praying for the victims of this heinous attack and their families," she continued.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also said "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," he said.

ATF agents "are responding to reports of an active shooter situation at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis," according to the agency’s St. Paul Office.

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. 

The school at the church serves grades K-8 and began on Monday, Fox 9 reported.

Fox News' David Spunt and Rachel Wolf contributed to this report.