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Middle schoolers are lauded for protecting younger kids during church shooting

Middle schoolers are lauded for protecting younger kids during church shooting

Summary

Middle school students and adults acted quickly to protect others during a shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis. Two children died, and many, including 15 children and three adults, were injured. The school's "buddy system" helped older kids guide younger ones to safety.

Key Facts

  • A shooting occurred at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis during a school mass.
  • Two children were killed, and 15 children and three adults were injured.
  • Middle school students protected younger kids by pushing them to safety under pews.
  • A "buddy system" paired older and younger students, which helped during the chaos.
  • Minneapolis city officials confirmed the ages of the deceased were 8 and 10 years old.
  • School staff and students acted quickly to minimize harm during the incident.

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