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Minneapolis: Two Children Killed in Church Shooting

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Minneapolis: Two Children Killed in Church Shooting
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Tragedy in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where a shooting at a church has left two children, ages 8 and 10, dead. The shooter, a man in his 20s, stormed into Annunciation Church, where hundreds of students were attending the morning service.

According to reports, the shooter was armed with a semi-automatic weapon, a rifle, and a handgun. He opened fire on the children, killing two and injuring at least 20 others. Following the attack, the shooter committed suicide in the church parking lot.

Authorities are investigating the incident, and the shooter's motive remains unknown. Donald Trump stated that he has been briefed on the attack and that the FBI is on the scene.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time, when police received calls about a shooting at the church and Catholic school, which has 370 students. Schools in Minnesota had opened on Monday for the new school year.

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