President Trump has taken to Truth Social to address the recent shooting incident in Minneapolis. According to his statement, he has been fully briefed on the situation, which unfolded at the Annunciation Catholic School. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has swiftly responded and is currently on the scene, as noted by the President. He emphasized that the White House will continue to monitor this tragic situation closely. Trump also urged the public to join him in praying for all those affected by this horrific event.
Interestingly, there are no scheduled public appearances for President Trump today, aside from a lunch meeting with Vice-President JD Vance. As it stands, it seems that there will not be any direct on-camera statements from him regarding this critical incident.
In light of the shooting, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, announced that her department is actively monitoring the situation. She confirmed that the DHS is in communication with other relevant agencies and expressed her condolences, stating, “I am praying for the victims of this heinous attack and their families.” More updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Additionally, U.S. Senator for Minnesota, Amy Klobuchar, expressed her heartbreak over the violence that transpired at the school this morning. She extended her prayers to the students, teachers, and families affected, while also acknowledging the first responders who are actively working on the scene.
According to sources speaking to CBS News, as many as 20 people have been injured in the shooting incident. The shooting reportedly began about an hour ago, and eyewitness accounts describe the gunman as a man dressed in all black and armed with a rifle. At this point, no other weapons have been confirmed, and the search for further information continues. The sources have refrained from speculating on potential fatalities at this stage, emphasizing the need for accurate information.
An official update from the City of Minneapolis has been shared via their account on X, stating that there is an active police situation at Annunciation Church, located at 509 W. 54th St. Thankfully, they have confirmed that there is no active threat to the community at this time, as the gunman has been contained. Residents are advised to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to assist the victims effectively. The affected area includes W 54th Street between Lyndale and Nicollet Avenue.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has also been vocal about the situation, stating that he is monitoring reports of the "horrific violence" in South Minneapolis. He reaffirmed his communication with the city’s police chief and confirmed that the emergency response team has been activated. Mayor Frey assured the public that more information would be shared as soon as it becomes available, while urging residents to give law enforcement the space they need to manage the unfolding situation.
