The attack was at Annunciation Church, 509 West 54th Street. The church sits next to Annunciation Catholic School. The school serves preschool through eighth grade. The shooting began just before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Officials say the suspect fired from outside the church. Shots came through the windows during Mass. The suspect died at the scene from a self-inflicted wound. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities identified the suspect as 23-year-old Robin Westman. Investigators are reviewing digital posts linked to the suspect. State and federal agencies are assisting. The case is being reviewed as a possible hate crime and domestic terrorism.
Victims include children and adults. Medics rushed patients to area hospitals. Officials have not released all names. Families are being notified. School and parish leaders asked for privacy and prayers.
City officials posted safety updates for residents. They asked people to avoid the area. Streets near the church were closed for several hours. Crime scene teams remained on site into the afternoon.
Readers can review official updates here: the City of Minneapolis incident page. National coverage is here: ABC News and MPR News. These links include casualty totals and timeline details.
Support resources are available for families. Minnesota’s victim services information is posted by the Department of Public Safety. School counseling teams will also assist students and staff.
This is a developing story. Details may change as records update. Officials will release more information when confirmed. TRF News will continue to follow new filings and briefings.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
