Minneapolis shooter ‘contained’ after opening fire inside Annunciation Church and school: Latest updates

“He just pepper-sprayed through the stained-glass windows into the building, 50 to 100 shots,” he said.

“He killed two kids.”

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that emergency dispatch audio from shortly after the shooting said: “We just got an update from [police] squads, they want EMS in front of the church for victims. We have at least 20 victims at this point is what they are saying.”

At 9:12 a.m., a first responder on the scene reported: “Right now, I do not have any more known patients. All known patients have been triaged and transported.”

At 9:18 a.m., a first responder radioed: “Reunification will be in the basement of the church. … We have a group, approximately 60 students with parents here, 55th and Lyndale. Fire [department] is coordinating.”

The City of Minneapolis X account says the shooter is “contained,” and people should stay away from the area.

“There is an active police situation at Annunciation Church, 509 W. 54th St. There is no active threat to the community at this time. The shooter is contained. Stay away from the area to allow emergency personnel to help victims – W. 54th Street between Lyndale and Nicollet Ave,” a post reads, also advising families can be reunited with their children at the Annunciation School.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he was “monitoring reports of horrific violence in South Minneapolis.”

“I’m in touch with Chief O’Hara and our emergency response team has been activated,” Frey posted on X.

“We will share more information as soon as we can. Please give our officers the space they need to respond to the situation.”

Governor Tim Walz posted on social media that he has been briefed about a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, and that agents from the BCA and troopers from the State Patrol are on scene, in addition to Minneapolis police officers.

The Minneapolis Police Department has confirmed an active shooter allegedly opened fire at a church on the south side of the city shortly before 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Details are scarce, but a large police presence is reported at Annunciation Church, located at 509 W. 54th Street. Paramedics are also on the scene.