Minneapolis Police Chief on Responding to Catholic School Shooting

Response to the Annunciation Catholic School Shooting

• 🚨 Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara described the scene at Annunciation Catholic School, where officers responded to a shooting.
• 💡 Dozens of police officers entered the church and witnessed the horrific scene of seriously injured children and others covered in blood.
• ⚠️ Officers faced confusion and uncertainty, unsure if there was only one shooter or if improvised explosive devices were present.
• 👏 Officers, joined by state troopers, county sheriff's deputies, and federal law enforcement, responded quickly to eliminate the threat and triage the injured.
• 🚑 EMS and all first responders are commended for their amazing job in handling the situation.

Lessons of Bravery and Resilience

• ✨ The chief anticipates that countless stories of heroic acts will emerge from children, staff, and parishioners.
• 🧠 Despite the unthinkable nature of the event, there will be numerous lessons of bravery to be learned from all age groups within the community.