Two Children Killed, 17 Injured in Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting

MINNEAPOLIS - A south Minneapolis Catholic school Mass Wednesday morning turned deadly when a gunman opened fire, killing two young children and injuring 17 others. Authorities say the shooter also died at the scene, though it remains unclear whether the gunman was shot by police or took his own life during the attack.

Officers responded to reports of active gunfire shortly after students and families gathered for the weekly service. Witnesses described panicked scenes as faculty and parents rushed to shepherd children to safety. Minneapolis Police Chief Danielle Outlaw said, “Our hearts break for the victims and their families. We will spare no resources in determining how this tragedy unfolded and holding those responsible to account.”

The wounded include students and staff members; several are reported in critical condition at local hospitals. School officials have canceled classes for the remainder of the week and will provide grief counselors for survivors and the community.

Wednesday’s shooting underscores a disturbing trend of gun violence in schools nationwide. Earlier today, the Department of Justice announced it will reclaim control of Washington’s Union Station from Amtrak as part of a broader effort to bolster security at key transportation hubs. Meanwhile, Denmark has summoned the U.S. envoy over reported covert operations in Greenland, signaling rising diplomatic tensions.

In Washington, D.C., National Guard deployments continue as crime data reveal shifting patterns in the capital’s neighborhoods. Federal authorities also report that U.S. fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian spy plane for the fourth time this week.

On a lighter note, pop culture made headlines as Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement, sharing intimate proposal photos that quickly went viral.

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