5th Grader Recounts Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting During Mass

Witness Account of Church Shooting

• 5th grader Weston Halsne was inside Annunciation Catholic Church during a shooting incident.
• He was near the stained glass windows, which police stated the gunman used as an entry point to open fire.
• Weston described practicing active shooter drills at school but noted they never prepared for such an event at church.

Friend's Brave Actions

• Weston's friend jumped on top of him to protect him while they hid under a pew.
• Tragically, his friend was shot in the back while shielding Weston.
• Weston expressed admiration for his friend's bravery and stated he believes his friend is now okay after going to the hospital.

Immediate Aftermath and Reunion

• After the shots, Weston and others hid under pews before moving to the locked gym for safety.
• He experienced immense fear, not knowing if he would see his mother again.
• The reunion with his mother brought him a profound sense of relief.

Unfolding of the Tragedy

• The shooting occurred shortly after mass began at the Annunciation Catholic School and Church.
• The event was described as the unthinkable unfolding during the start of the school year.