City Council statement on Annunciation Catholic School shooting

Read a joint statement from the entire Minneapolis City Council.

This is a heartbreaking day for our City

Our hearts are with the students, families, educators, and clergy of Annunciation Catholic Church and School.

The entire Minneapolis City Council stands united in the face of this unspeakable attack on our children. We stand with the students, families, educators, clergy, and our entire community grieving not only the lives lost, but also the loss of our sense of safety and security that should come with going to school and gathering in places of worship. Our schools and our faith communities are supposed to be sanctuaries, not places where people fear for their lives.

This tragedy is something that has become far too common in our country. Every level of government must act to ensure that these preventable tragedies never happen again. We are committed to working with local, state, federal government, and all other partners to pass meaningful changes to our laws that will make our community safer. Thoughts and prayers cannot be our only response.

We condemn those who would use this tragedy to divide our community. In this moment, we must be united in grief, healing, and action. We will continue to stand together with our entire community as we navigate this devastating moment together.

Thank you to all first-responders, both law enforcement and emergency medical services, for their quick response to the call and immediate intervention. Their action no doubt prevented this tragedy from becoming even worse.

Please hold our city in your hearts as we grieve, begin the healing process, and recommit ourselves to creating a safer future.

The members of the Minneapolis City Council are:

  • Council President Elliott Payne (Ward 1)
  • Council Vice President Aisha Chughtai (Ward 10)
  • Robin Wonsley (Ward 2)
  • Michael Rainville (Ward 3)
  • LaTrisha Vetaw (Ward 4)
  • Jeremiah Ellison (Ward 5)
  • Jamal Osman (Ward 6)
  • Katie Cashman (Ward 7)
  • Andrea Jenkins (Ward 8)
  • Jason Chavez (Ward 9)
  • Emily Koski (Ward 11)
  • Aurin Chowdhury (Ward 12)
  • Linea Palmisano (Ward 13)

For more information, see Shooting at Annunciation Church on August 27

Please direct all media inquiries to the City’s joint information center at communications@minneapolismn.gov.

Evening vigil

There will be a vigil tonight, August 27, 8:00–9:00 p.m. for the victims of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, organized by Moms Demand Action and Protect MN, at:

Lynnhurst Park
1345 W Minnehaha Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55419

Get directions

Please be mindful as you make your way to the park. Parking in the immediate area is very limited. We encourage those who are able to take public transportation, bike, or walk. Out of respect for the neighbors and the solemn nature of the event, we ask attendees not to gather or loiter in the park before or after.

Support services

There are support services and resources available for all impacted by this tragedy. If you are in need of support, please do not hesitate to reach out.

  • Family Response and Stabilization Service: Phone: 612-979-9511 (Available 24/7 phone or in-person visit)
  • Cope Mobile Crisis Response: In Hennepin County: 612-596-1223 (Available 24/7 phone, virtual, or in-person visit)
  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 (Available 24/7 phone)
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or text AYUDA for help in Spanish (Available 24/7 phone)

For emergencies, please call 911.