SHOOTINGS IN SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS

Two children dead; 17 other people injured in shooting at Minneapolis church

'Deliberate act against kids'

Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis

Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:59 pm

STAR TRIBUNE IDENTIFIES SHOOTER

The sources identified Robin Westman as the shooter, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene. One source told the Star Tribune Westman’s mother once worked at Annunciation.

OTHER SHOOTINGS IN CITY IN LAST 36 HOURS

• 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26: Near the intersection of E 29th Street and Clinton Avenue, officers located a man who had died from gunshot wounds and another man with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. Four other injured men and one injured woman were found at locations along Lake Street, approximately one or two blocks away. Preliminary information indicates that a man stepped out of a vehicle and fired an estimated 30 rounds from a high-velocity .223 rifle at a group gathered on the sidewalk along Clinton Ave before fleeing the scene in the vehicle.

• 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26: man in his 20s shot and killed on the 2700 block of 3rd Avenue S. Another man in his 20s dropped off at Abbott Northwestern Hospital with apparent non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Preliminary information indicates that the man was outside when shots were fired.

• 2:08 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27: Man shot and killed on the 800 block of Hennepin Avenue. Deceased man part of a group gathered on the sidewalk when a gunman opened fire at close range and then left the scene on foot. Second man dropped off with non-life-threatening gunshot wound at Hennepin Healthcare at 2:20 a.m.

• Thursday morning, Aug. 28: Mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School during Catholic mass. Two children confirmed dead, 14 other children injured, three adults injured. Suspect turned gun on self.

Donations

The Minneapolis Foundation has established a text-to-donate line. The public can text ACF1 to 41444. The Minneapolis Foundation is hosting this fund and will work with the Annunciation community in the coming days and weeks to equitably distribute the funds to those affected.

Press release from city of Minneapolis

Two children are dead and 17 other people are injured after a suspected shooter fired through the windows of the Church of the Annunciation (509 W. 54th St.) in Minneapolis during a morning mass service to mark the beginning of the school year.
Police say an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old died, and initial reports indicate 17 other people are injured. Fourteen of the 17 are children. Two of the 17 people injured are in critical condition.
Families of the students are asked to go to the Annunciation School for reunification and additional resources (525 W. 54th St.)
Investigation and details
Just before 8:30 a.m., Minneapolis police responded to a call about an active shooting at the Church. The shooter, whose identity has not been released, approached the side of the building and started shooting through the windows of the church. Police say the shooter died at the scene from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. There is currently no safety threat to the public at this time, and a motive for the incident is unknown.
Police were on scene immediately to render emergency first aid to the victims and rescue other children and adults who were hiding in parts of the building. A vehicle believed to belong to the shooter will be searched, along with other areas known to police.
Multiple Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) agents and crime scene teams are assisting with the investigation.
Statement from Minneapolis City Council Members Emily Koski and Linea Palmisano who’s wards border the shooting scene:
“This is a heartbreaking day for our city. Today, we must come together in compassion and support for those directly impacted. Our hearts are with the students, families, educators, and clergy of Annunciation. Please hold our community in your thoughts as we navigate this tragedy together.
“We want to thank the first responders whose quick and courageous actions contained the threat and prevented this tragedy from becoming even worse.”
Resources:
• Watch the 11 a.m. news conference at this link