At least 20 people are feared to have been gunned down after an active shooter stormed a Catholic church in Minneapolis as it was holding its start-of-year mass.
The shooter stormed Annunciation Catholic Church on 54th Street around 8:30am local time. A Catholic grade school located on the same grounds as the parish.
Minnesota state troopers, local police, FBI agents, paramedics and a large number of ambulances are currently at the scene.
‘I’ve been briefed on a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and will continue to provide updates as we get more information,’ Governor Tim Walz said.
‘The BCA and State Patrol are on scene. I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence.’
Officials at Annunciation Catholic School told Daily Mail that ‘now is not the time to be answering your questions’.
Daily Mail has approached the church and local police for further information.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
