Two children, aged eight and 10, killed in shooting during Minneapolis Catholic school Mass
Two children, aged eight and 10, have been killed and 17 others are injured following a school shooting in Minneapolis, police say
The attack happened at Annunciation Catholic School during morning Mass, Police Chief Brian O'Hara says, calling it a "deliberate act of violence against children and worshippers"
The gunman was armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol and shot through the church windows, police say, adding that he then turned a gun on himself
Of those injured, 14 are children, and two are in a critical condition
"Don't say this is about thoughts and prayers - these kids were literally praying," Mayor Jacob Frey says during an emotional news conference
Police believe gunman in 'early-20s' acted alone
Police chief O'Hara is taking questions now.
The first question is about the gunman.
He says police believe the gunman was in his "early-20s" and acted alone.
"We believe he is deceased," he adds, saying the gunman did not have an "extensive known criminal history".
O'Hara says police are looking through information left behind to try and determine a motive.
Gunman 'took his own life'
Police chief Brian O'Hara says the gunman "ultimately took his own life".
He adds, "our hearts are broken for the families who have lost their children", for the young lives "fighting to recover" and for "the entire community that has been so deeply traumatised by this senseless attack".
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