Authorities Respond to Reports of Shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis

U.S.|Officials Respond to Reports of Shooting at Minneapolis Church

The authorities responded to reports of a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, law enforcement officials said.

The City of Minneapolis said in a statement that a suspect in the shooting, at the Annunciation Catholic Church, had been “contained” and that there was no active threat to the community.

The city urged people to stay way from the area. The city did not immediately provide details on any possible injuries.

“A man dressed in all black and armed with a rifle was reported at the scene,” the department said.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said on social media that its agents were at the church in South Minneapolis, which has a school for children from prekindergarten through eighth grade. The church’s website indicates that students started the school year on Monday and that an all-school Mass had been scheduled for Wednesday morning.

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota expressed support for the school community in a statement.

“I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” Mr. Walz said.

President Trump commented on the shooting on social media. “I have been fully briefed on the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota,” he wrote shortly before 11 a.m. “The FBI quickly responded and they are on the scene. The White House will continue to monitor this terrible situation. Please join me in praying for everyone involved!”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Maggie Haberman contributed reporting.