Closing summary
It’s nearly 6pm in Minneapolis and we’re wrapping up this live coverage now. Our full report can be seen here and there’s another look at the reaction from parents and political leaders here. Below is a recap of what’s occurred. Thanks for reading
Two people were killed, including an eight-year-old and a 10-year-old, at a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning.
Seventeen people were injured, including 14 children and three adults.
All of the remaining victims are expected to survive, according to law enforcement. “There is a wide range of injures, however,” said Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara.
There was a rifle, a shotgun and a pistol which had all been lawfully purchased by the shooter, law enforcement said, adding that they believe the shooter acted alone.
The shooter has been named as Robin Westman, 23, by local news outlets. Westman reportedly grew up in Richfield, Minnesota, and their mother worked at Annunciation school.
The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics, bureau director Kash Patel said.
Law enforcement is aware of a manifesto the shooter appeared to want to post on YouTube. O’Hara said the content included “disturbing writings”, adding that the content had been taken down with the FBI’s assistance and was under active review.
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey urged politicians to take greater actions in preventing gun violence, while Minnesota governor Tim Walz said he was “praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence”.
Donald Trump has ordered US flags to be flown at half-mast until 31 August.
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Authorities have not released the identities of the shooting victims but have said the two children who were killed were fatally shot while they were sitting in the church pews.
The three adults who were injured are parishioners in their 80s, officials said.
The Associated Press also reports that it is unclear how many people were inside the church at the time of the attack. Officials said the shooting occurred near the beginning of mass, when some children were seated and others were still entering.
Of the 17 injured, police said 14 were children, with ages from six to 15. Authorities said they were all expected to survive.
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