Summary
Two children, Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel, were killed in a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. The attack injured 18 others, including 15 school children and three elderly adults. Police have not identified a clear motive, but the attacker allegedly had anti-religious beliefs and connections to the school.
Key Facts
- Harper Moyski, 10, and Fletcher Merkel, 8, were the victims identified in the shooting.
- The shooting took place during a Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church.
- A total of 18 people were injured in the attack.
- The injured include 15 school children aged 6 to 15, and three adults in their 80s.
- At least one person is in critical condition following the incident.
- Vigils have been held in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and flags were lowered to half-mast.
- Police suspect the attacker had strong anti-religious beliefs and previous ties to the school.
- The attacker’s mother previously worked at the school and hasn't responded to police inquiries.
