Shooting at Annunciation Church on August 27

Community members can check this webpage for the latest updates.

Shooting on August 27, 2025

Updated Information on Sunday, Aug. 31

The Minneapolis Police Department continues to actively investigate and gather information on the incident at Church of the Annunciation that occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The latest information on injuries includes:

  • Two children were killed by gunfire
  • 21 people injured by gunfire
    • 18 children between the ages of 6 and 15
    • 3 adults in their 80s who were attending mass at the time of the shooting

Read the latest news release.

Read the City's update on heroic acts, community response and commitment to preparation for mass incidents.

What to do

Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund

 

 

Financial donations are the best way for members of the community to support the victims of the Annunciation Church shooting that occurred on Aug. 27 in Minneapolis.

The Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund is organized by the Catholic Community Foundation. The Minneapolis Foundation is supporting this effort with their text-to-give function, and all donations will be distributed to the Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund.

To donate, the public can text:

  • Text ACF1 to 41444 

You can also learn more about the fund and donate online.

Resources for parents and caregivers

National Mass Violence Center

Read the fact sheet for educators, caregivers, victims, and community members

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

Creating Supportive Environments: When Scary Things Happen 
Offers guidance on creating supportive environments for youth when scary things happen. Read the fact sheet that includes information on routines, rhythm, and rituals

"I don't know how to address worries about my child's safety at school." Watch the NCTSN video on YouTube

“After the Injury” resources to help children in their recovery. Read more on education about injury and trauma

Fact sheet from the NCTSN partner resource from the Early Trauma Treatment Network. After a Crisis: How Young Children Heal

Resources for survivors

Minnesota Crime Victims Reimbursement Program

The Minnesota Crime Victims Reimbursement Program provides financial help to victims, witnesses, and their families for losses incurred as a result of this incident. It can cover expenses like medical expenses, dental expenses, counseling expenses, lost wages, mileage to and from appointments, funeral and burial costs, survivor's benefits, home health care, and replacement childcare. Learn more about the reimbursement program.

Other resources

Phone numbers to call or text for support

Disaster Distress Helpline

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. 

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Available 24/7 phone 

Family Response and Stabilization Service
612-979-9511 
Available 24/7 phone or in-person visit 

Cope Mobile Crisis Response Hennepin County 
612-596-1223 
Available 24/7 phone, virtual, or in-person visit 

Crisis Text Line 
Text HOME to 741741
or text AYUDA for help in Spanish 
Available 24/7 phone 

211 – United Way
Toll Free: 800-543-7709 
Local: 651-291-0211
Text your zip code to 898-211* 
Find more information about the United Way

News conferences

News conference at 1 p.m. on Sept. 2

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse, and several other mayors representing cities across the metro area will join Moms Demand Action to host a 1 p.m. press conference on Sept. 2.

Officials will discuss legislative action to address gun violence - including the need for a statewide ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines - and removing the state law that preempts cities from passing their own gun reforms.

News conference at 2:30 p.m. on August 29

City leaders, local law enforcement leaders and emergency management officials hosted a press conference at 2:30 on Aug. 29 at Minneapolis City Hall. Officials spoke to the City's commitment to preparation for mass incidents like the Annunciation shooting and what teams are doing to support families.
Read more information from the press conference.

News conference at 2 p.m. on August 28

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara hosted a law enforcement press conference at 2 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Minneapolis Grain Exchange Building. Press conference highlighted the coordinated federal, state, county and local response to the investigation of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting. 

News conference at 1 p.m. on August 28

Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action hosted a news conference with City leaders at 1 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Minneapolis City Hall.

News conference at 2:30 p.m.

City and public safety officials provided a 2:30 p.m. update.

News conference at 11 a.m.

City and public safety officials provided an 11 a.m. update on the active police presence.

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