The latest on the mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school

By Peter Cox

Published August 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM EDT

Early Wednesday morning, a gunman shot into the windows of a Catholic school in Minneapolis. At least two children were killed and several others were injured.

Peter Cox

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