A Dark Start to School in Minneapolis

A tragic event unfolded at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Two young students lost their lives, and 17 others were hurt. This happened during a morning church service. The shooter, a man in his early 20s, took his own life after the attack. He used multiple weapons, including a rifle, shotgun, and pistol. The shooting occurred just before 8:30 AM, marking a grim start to the school year. The shooter approached the school from the outside and fired into the windows. This targeted children and worshippers inside. Many children were present during the service. The shooter had no known criminal history. Authorities are investigating a vehicle left behind by the shooter. Minneapolis's mayor expressed the deep pain felt by the community. He emphasized the unimaginable loss for the families affected. Hospitals received several patients, including both children and adults. Some required immediate surgery, but no fatalities occurred at the hospitals. This was not an isolated incident. It was the fourth shooting in Minneapolis in just 24 hours. Other shootings resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries. The community is left to grapple with the aftermath of these violent events.