The alarm went off at 8:30 a.m. local time, 3:30 p.m. Italian time. Trump:"Informed of the shooting, the FBI is on the scene. Please join me in praying for all those involved."

Two children aged 8 and 10 were killed and at least 17 people were injured (14 of them children, 7 in serious condition) in a shooting that took place at the Unification Church, in front of Cristo Rey High School in Minneapolis. Mayor Jacob Frey announced the news at a press conference. The attacker—20-year-old Robin Westman, with no criminal record, dressed in black and armed with a rifle—is believed to have committed suicide after a brief escape, as confirmed by CNN. Furthermore, according to NBC News, the attacker is said to have posted several videos online before the attack in which he referred to suicide and extremely violent thoughts, as well as a note of apology addressed to his family.

According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, the shooting occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. Tuesday near East 28th Street and Clinton Avenue, directly across from Cristo Rey High School. During Mass, a gunman approached the side of the building and began firing a rifle through the church windows at children sitting in the pews , the police chief said at the press conference.

There are dead children, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey confirmed, speaking to the press and explaining that the shooting at the Unification Church occurred during the kindergarten's start-of-the-year service. Subsequently, Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed the death toll: two students aged eight and ten were killed and 17 others were injured, 14 of them children. Seven of those transported to the hospital are reportedly in serious condition, and four have even undergone surgery.

The police chief also stated that the attacker, after a brief escape, took his own life. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the attack, calling it a horrific act of violence. US President Donald Trump was also informed of the incident, stating:"I have been informed of the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The FBI responded quickly and is already on site. The White House will continue to monitor this terrible situation. Please join me in praying for all those involved!"

Article under construction...