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29-08-2025
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made an emotional plea following a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, where two children were killed. Frey called for love and an end to hatred in the wake of the tragedy. The shooting occurred during mass at Annunciation Church, and heroic actions were reported, including a child protecting another student and teachers rushing to safety. The father of one of the victims, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, made an emotional statement. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara credited locked doors with preventing the shooter from entering the church and killing more people.
Entities: Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, Erin Burnett, Catholic school, Hennepin EMS • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during Mass, resulting in the deaths of at least two children. A fifth grader, Weston Halsne, recounted that a friend shielded him from gunfire and was shot in the back while they hid under pews. The incident is described as a 'deliberate act of violence.' Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara stated that locked doors prevented the shooter from entering the church and causing further harm. The father of one of the victims, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, made an emotional statement. Hennepin EMS Chief Martin Scheerer highlighted the heroic actions of individuals during the incident.
Entities: Weston Halsne, Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, Ellen Rittiner, CNN • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a Mass on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuring 17 others. The incident was widely reported, with CNN correspondent Shimon Prokupecz speaking to a survivor, Chloe, who described the horrific moments during the tragedy. The father of one of the victims, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, made an emotional statement to the media. Hennepin EMS Chief Martin Scheerer praised the heroic actions of individuals during the shooting, including a child who protected another student and teachers who ensured the kids' safety.
Entities: Minneapolis, Annunciation Catholic School, Fletcher Merkel, Hennepin EMS, Martin Scheerer • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, resulting in the deaths of two children. Parents and families reunited with their children at a designated area, with footage showing distraught individuals hugging and crying. The EMS chief highlighted heroic actions during the incident, including a child who protected another student. The father of one of the victims, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, made an emotional statement. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara credited locked doors with preventing further casualties. A memorial is forming in Minneapolis in response to the tragedy.
Entities: Jocelyn Contreras, CNN, Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, WCCO • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara credits locked doors with preventing a shooter from entering Annunciation Church, potentially saving lives during a shooting that killed two children. The incident occurred at Annunciation Catholic School, where students were praying when a gunman fired through the windows. The article also touches on the heroic actions of teachers and students, as well as the emotional response from the community and the family of one of the victims.
Entities: Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, Annunciation Church, Minneapolis, Hennepin EMS Chief Martin Scheerer, Fletcher Merkel • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
A gunman fired through the windows of Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a Mass to mark the first week of school, killing at least two children in a 'deliberate act of violence.' The Minneapolis Police Department reported that locked doors prevented the shooter from entering the church and killing more people. EMS Chief Martin Scheerer praised the heroic actions of teachers and students during the shooting. The father of one of the victims, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, made an emotional statement to the media.
Entities: Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, Fletcher Merkel, Martin Scheerer, Brian O'Hara • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
CNN's Shimon Prokupecz interviews Chloe, a survivor of a Minneapolis school shooting, and her father Vincent Francoual. The shooting resulted in 2 deaths and 18 injuries. Chloe shares her experience during the tragic event.
Entities: Shimon Prokupecz, Chloe, Vincent Francoual, Minneapolis, CNN • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where a gunman fired through the windows at students who were praying, killing two children. A parent, Anders Holine, shared a video with CNN that captured the initial moments after the shooting. The Minneapolis Police Chief stated that locked doors prevented the shooter from entering the church and killing more people. The incident has sparked an outpouring of emotions, with a growing memorial forming in Minneapolis.
Entities: Annunciation Catholic Church, Minneapolis, Anders Holine, Annunciation Catholic School, Hennepin EMS Chief Martin Scheerer • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
Hennepin EMS Chief Martin Scheerer discusses the heroic actions of individuals during a shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, where two children were killed. Scheerer highlights the bravery of a child who protected another student and teachers who rushed to get kids to safety. The article also mentions the emotional statement from the father of one of the victims, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel.
Entities: Hennepin EMS, Martin Scheerer, Annunciation Church, Minneapolis, Fletcher Merkel • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
The father of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, one of the two children killed in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, made an emotional statement to the media. The shooting occurred when a gunman fired into the school, killing two children and prompting a heroic response from teachers and students. The Minneapolis Police Chief credited locked doors with preventing the shooter from entering the church and killing more people. The incident has sparked widespread shock and grief, with a growing memorial forming in Minneapolis.
Entities: Fletcher Merkel, Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, Hennepin EMS, Martin Scheerer • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
The article reports on a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where at least two children were killed and 17 people were injured. The principal, Matthew DeBoer, made an emotional plea remembering the victims. Other officials, including the EMS chief and the police chief, also commented on the incident, highlighting the heroic actions of some individuals during the shooting. The article also includes links to other related videos and news stories.
Entities: Matthew DeBoer, Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Clemente Duran-Ballen • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey responded to Vice President JD Vance's comments on a recent school shooting in Minneapolis, stating that 'we know what the solutions are' and criticizing the 'thoughts and prayers' approach. Frey emphasized the need for concrete actions to address gun violence. The exchange was discussed in an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins.
Entities: Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, JD Vance, CNN, Kaitlan Collins • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
29-08-2025
Vigils were held in Minneapolis for the victims of a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, where a gunman opened fire during an all-school Mass, killing two children aged 8 and 10, and wounding 17 others. The community gathered to mourn the loss and pay tribute to the victims. The shooting occurred during the first week of classes, and the police chief credited locked doors with preventing the shooter from entering the church and causing more harm. The article also highlights the heroic actions of individuals during the shooting, including a child who protected another student and teachers who rushed to get kids to safety. The father of one of the victims, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, made an emotional statement to the media.
Entities: Minneapolis, Annunciation Catholic School, Fletcher Merkel, Hennepin EMS, Martin Scheerer • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, killing two children. Witnesses described hearing sporadic gunfire that lasted for several minutes. The shooter was prevented from entering the church due to locked doors, according to the police chief. The incident has sparked an outpouring of emotions, with a growing memorial forming in Minneapolis. The article also includes statements from the father of one of the victims and EMS chief, highlighting the heroic actions of teachers and students during the incident.
Entities: Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, Hazel Tang, CNN, Bill Bienemann • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-08-2025
An 8-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl were killed in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a mass. The attacker, identified as Robin Westman, opened fire with a rifle through the church windows, injuring 18 others. The families of the victims, Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski, released statements grieving their loss and calling for action against gun violence. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for a statewide and federal ban on assault weapons.
Entities: Fletcher Merkel, Harper Moyski, Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, Robin Westman • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
