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Evil Strikes Children at Church: Innocence Lost in Minneapolis Tragedy

A horrific act of evil struck at the heart of faith and innocence in Minneapolis yesterday. A coward with multiple weapons opened fire through church windows at children attending Mass at Annunciation Catholic School. Two precious children, ages 8 and 10, lost their lives while 17 others were wounded in this unthinkable attack.

The shooter approached the side of the Catholic church armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol. He deliberately targeted innocent children sitting in pews during their religious service on the first week of school. Police Chief Brian O’Hara called it an act of “sheer cruelty and cowardice” that is “absolutely incomprehensible.”

This was not a random act of violence but a calculated assault on our most vulnerable citizens. The gunman barricaded doors and methodically fired into a house of worship filled with young students. These children were simply trying to start their school year with prayer and faith.

The shooter is now dead, reportedly in his early twenties with no extensive criminal background according to police. Authorities are still investigating his motives for this savage attack. The investigation continues as our nation mourns these innocent victims.

Once again, we see criminals targeting the defenseless in places that should be safe havens. Our churches and schools have become battlegrounds because evil people know these are soft targets. We cannot allow religious freedom and education to become casualties of violence.

These children were doing exactly what makes America great – learning, praying, and growing in faith. Instead of protection, they found terror in a place of worship. Their families sent them to school expecting safety and got tragedy instead.

Governor Tim Walz called the shooting “horrific” but words are not enough anymore. We need real action to protect our children in schools and houses of worship. These institutions need better security measures to prevent such attacks.

The victims are receiving care at area hospitals while families face every parent’s worst nightmare. This community of faith will need our prayers and support as they heal from this senseless attack on their children and their beliefs.

Written by Staff Reports

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