Minneapolis Church Shooting: Neighbor Describes 'So Much Gunfire'

Witness Account of Gunfire

• 💬 Bill Bienemann, a neighbor living two blocks away, described hearing what he identified as semi-automatic rifle gunfire during a mass at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.
• 👂 He was on a call with his windows open and initially found it hard to believe the sound was gunfire due to the ** sheer volume and intensity**.
• 🎯 The gunfire seemed to come from a semi-automatic rifle, not a handgun, and he estimated 30 to 50 shots were fired over several minutes.

Inside the Church During the Incident

• ⛪ A man attending mass, who usually goes to the basilica but randomly attended this service, was inside the church when the shooting began.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The sanctuary was full of people, including families and children, with parents on the left side of the aisle.
• 🏃‍♂️ When the gunfire started, he described it as seeming to go on for an eternity, and once it stopped, he ran out of the building.

Community Connection

• 🏡 Bill Bienemann confirmed he attends mass at the church and his daughter attended the school for nine years, indicating a strong connection to the community.
• 💔 He expressed that they know many people affected by the incident, highlighting the personal impact on the neighborhood.